Heavy metal planet fragment survives destruction from dead star
A fragment of a planet that has survived the death of its star has been discovered by University of Warwick astronomers in a disc...
Ancient, four-legged whale with otter-like features found along the coast of Peru
Cetaceans, the group including whales and dolphins, originated in south Asia more than 50 million years ago from a small, four-legged, hoofed ancestor. Now,...
Scientists build highly accurate molecular water model using machine learning
While water is perceived to be one of the simplest substances in the world, modeling its behavior on the atomic or molecular level has...
Scientists shed light on preservation mystery of Terracotta Army weapons
The chrome plating on the Terracotta Army bronze weapons—once thought to be the earliest form of anti-rust technology—derives from a decorative varnish rather than...
Meow hear this: Study says cats react to sound of their name
Hey Kitty! Yes, you. A new study suggests household cats can respond to the sound of their own names.
No surprise to you or most cat...
Carbon dioxide levels highest in 3 million years, shows unprecedented computer simulation
CO2 greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere are likely higher today than ever before in the past 3 million years. During this time, global mean...
Researchers develop way to control speed of light, send it backward
University of Central Florida researchers have developed a way to control the speed of light. Not only can they speed up a pulse of...
That’s ‘sew’ smart! Scientists invent threads to detect gases when woven into clothing
Tufts University engineers have developed a novel fabrication method to create dyed threads that change color when they detect a variety of gases. The...
Origin of the saffron crocus traced back to Greece
The origin of C. sativus has long been the subject of speculation and research, as this knowledge would enable breeders to introduce genetic diversity...
Optical tweezers achieve new feats of capturing atoms
Trapping single atoms is a bit like herding cats, which makes researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder expert feline wranglers.
In a new study,...
UCI scientists are first to observe, image all-important molecular vibrations
By focusing light down to the size of an atom, scientists at the University of California, Irvine have produced the first images of a...
