First detection of matter falling into a black hole at 30 percent of the...
A UK team of astronomers report the first detection of matter falling into a black hole at 30 percent of the speed of light,...
Research finds Aboriginals lived in Western Desert 50,000 years ago
Archaeologists from The University of Western Australia working with Traditional Custodians from the Birriliburru Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) have recovered evidence that people lived...
Super cheap earth element to advance new battery tech to the industry
Most of today's batteries are made up of rare lithium mined from the mountains of South America. If the world depletes this source, then...
Study finds people flock, or behave similarly to others, despite reasoning abilities
Crowd panics, market bubbles, and other unpredictable collective behaviors would not happen if people were smart about these things and just thought through their...
Oldest-known aquatic reptiles probably spent time on land
The oldest known aquatic reptiles, the mesosaurs, probably spent part of their life on land, reveals a new study published in Frontiers in Ecology...
Researchers develop microbubble scrubber to destroy dangerous biofilms
Stiff microbial films often coat medical devices, household items and infrastructure such as the inside of water supply pipes, and can lead to dangerous...
Looking back in time to watch for a different kind of black hole
Black holes form when stars die, allowing the matter in them to collapse into an extremely dense object from which not even light can...
End-Permian extinction, which wiped out most of Earth’s species, was instantaneous in geological time
The most severe mass extinction in Earth's history occurred with almost no early warning signs, according to a new study by scientists at MIT,...
Microplastics may enter foodchain through mosquitoes
Mosquito larvae have been observed ingesting microplastics that can be passed up the food chain, researchers said Wednesday, potentially uncovering a new way that...
Graphene tunnelling junctions: beyond the breaking point
Molecular electronics is a burgeoning field of research that aims to integrate single molecules as active elements in electronic devices. Obtaining a complete picture...
Newly discovered planet could be Spock’s home world, astronomers say
Among the TV series Star Trek's many charms are its rich universe of characters and planets. Now, the Dharma Planet Survey, in a new...
