Quantum Computers Identify Nuclear Fusion Fuel in Major First : ScienceAlert
A major barrier to harnessing energy via nuclear fusion is the fuel source. Most proposed fusion reactors (the…
We Finally Know The Name of a Revered Maya Astronomer-Mathematician: Sak Tahn Waax : ScienceAlert
The Classic Maya period, from around 250-900 CE, is seen as something of a golden age for the…
Every Black Hole Image You’ve Ever Seen Contains Light From Different Points in Time : ScienceAlert
We usually treat a photograph as a record of one moment in time. Whether it’s a snapshot preserving…
Light Can Act as a Quantum Brake to Slow Movement in The Nanoworld, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
The fundamentals of light continue to fascinate scientists and reveal new secrets – including how its effects can…
Voyager 1 Has Traveled Through Space at 38,000 Mph Since 1977 And Still Hasn’t Reached 1 Light-Day : ScienceAlert
Voyager 1 has been on an incredible journey that’s defied all expectations. And it’s about to achieve yet…
Vantablack: World’s Blackest Paint Could Solve A Major Problem For Astronomy : ScienceAlert
Low Earth orbit is becoming increasingly crowded with satellites, and they’re quietly erasing our view of the Universe.…
Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation ‘Significantly’ Improves Depression in Just 10 Days, Trial Finds : ScienceAlert
Major depressive disorder is the most common mental health issue in the world, affecting hundreds of millions of…
There Are 2 Biologicially Distinct Forms of Major Depression, Says New Study : ScienceAlert
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a severe, clinical type of depression, a more broadly defined mood disorder associated…
Common Virus Triggers Parkinson’s-Like Brain Damage in Mice : ScienceAlert
There’s a long-standing hypothesis around Parkinson’s disease: that one of the contributors could be viruses that knock out…
This Huge Galactic Structure Is 23 Million Light-Years Long, And We Can’t Comprehend It : ScienceAlert
There are plenty of mind-bendingly large structures in our Universe. But when it comes to galaxies, two discoveries…
An Illegal Injectable Tanning Drug Is Trending on TikTok – And It May Be Giving People Risky Moles : ScienceAlert
Dermatologists in multiple countries are expressing concern about TikTok influencers promoting what is known by some as ‘the…
Record-Breaking Concentrations of Gold Discovered in The Seafloor : ScienceAlert
Japan has found a potentially perfect place to build a commercial underwater gold mine – although whether it…