Uncovering Meteoroid ‘Crumb Trails’ to Predict ‘Planet-Killer’ Comets
A new study suggests that by studying meteor showers, scientists may be able to predict potentially deadly comets years in advance. While some comets, like Halley's Comet, visit the solar system fairly often, others,...
‘Armored Dinosaur’s ‘Bulletproof Vest’ Could Withstand High-Speed Car Crash’
An armored dinosaur fossil has been discovered recently, shedding light on the incredible strength of its protective armor. The fossil belonged to a nodosaur, a plant-eating dinosaur that lived over 110 million years ago...
Unnecessary £100m ‘Bat Shed’ on HS2 Railway Line Sparks Controversy
HS2, the high-speed railway project, is currently under scrutiny for spending over £100m on a structure to protect bats along a section of the line in Buckinghamshire. The chairman of the project, Sir Jon...
Discover How Migraine Molecules Influence Endometriosis Pain and Potential Drug Treatments.
A recent study suggests that the chronic pain experienced by patients with endometriosis may be due to communication between pain-sensing neurons and immune cells. Endometriosis is a condition where tissues that line the uterus...
North Korea Launches ICBM to Record Altitude: Space Milestone
North Korea made headlines recently with the launch of its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in nearly a year. The missile reportedly reached a record altitude of 4,350 miles (7,000 km) after flying for...
Creating a Superheavy Element to Expand the Periodic Table: Scientists’ Breakthrough
Scientists have made a breakthrough in creating a new superheavy element, known as element 120 or unbinilium. This element would be so heavy that it would require a new row on the periodic table...
Revealing Pompeii Victims: DNA Analysis Unveils New Identities
A recent study on the victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago has revealed surprising details about their relationships. Ancient DNA analysis showed that some assumptions about the victims...
Perseverance Rover Observes Solar Eclipse on Mars
NASA's Perseverance Mars rover had a unique experience recently when the planet's moon Phobos passed in front of the sun, creating a solar eclipse that looked like a "googly eye." This event took place...
How Misinformation Spreads: Insights from Epidemiology
Misinformation is a growing concern in today's society, with many people struggling to discern what is true or false. The spread of misinformation has been compared to the spread of viruses, with mathematical models...
Using Rainwater to Meet AI’s Water Needs
In late September, Microsoft made a big announcement that they would be reopening the Three Mile Island nuclear plant to power their data centers. This move is just one example of the extraordinary lengths...