Bison engravings in Spanish caves reveal a common art culture across ancient Europe
Recently discovered rock art from caves in Northern Spain represents an artistic cultural style common across ancient Europe, but previously unknown from the Iberian...
Astronomers discover activity on distant planetary object
Centaurs are minor planets believed to have originated in the Kuiper Belt in the outer solar system. They sometimes have comet-like features such as...
Solved: the mystery of how dark matter in galaxies is distributed
The gravitational force in the Universe under which it has evolved from a state almost uniform at the Big Bang until now, when matter...
For the first time, scientists demonstrate self-repair mechanism in cells
As cells bump into each other, forces cause them to move and shake, or even sometimes rupture.
"Cells are constantly generating forces and responding to...
Butterfly color diversity due to female preferences
Butterflies have long captured our attention due to their amazing color diversity. But why are they so colorful? A new publication led by researchers...
Galaxies in the infant universe were surprisingly mature
Massive galaxies were already much more mature in the early universe than previously expected. This was shown by an international team of astronomers who...
Geologists simulate soil conditions to help grow plants on Mars
Humankind's next giant step may be onto Mars. But before those missions can begin, scientists need to make scores of breakthrough advances, including learning...
Wrinkled ‘super pea’ could be added to foods to reduce diabetes risk
A type of wrinkled 'super pea' may help control blood sugar levels and could reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, suggests a new...
Scientists reveal new clues into how Earth got its oxygen
For much of Earth's four and a half billion years, the planet was barren and inhospitable; it wasn't until the world acquired its blanket...
Study offers more complete view of massive asteroid Psyche
A new study authored by Southwest Research Insti-tute planetary scientist Dr. Tracy Becker discusses several new views of the asteroid 16 Psyche, including the...
Record neutron numbers at Sandia Labs’ Z machine fusion experiments
A relatively new method to control nuclear fusion that combines a massive jolt of electricity with strong magnetic fields and a powerful laser beam...
