Geologists produce new timeline of Earth’s Paleozoic climate changes
The temperature of a planet is linked with the diversity of life that it can support. MIT geologists have now reconstructed a timeline of...
Astronomers spot bizarre, never-before-seen activity from one of the strongest magnets in the universe
Astronomers from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Gravitational Wave Discovery (OzGrav) and CSIRO have just observed bizarre, never-seen-before behavior from a radio-loud magnetar—a...
Meet the nano-chameleon, a new contender for the title of world’s smallest reptile
An international team, led by the Bavarian State Collection of Zoology (ZSM-SNSB), has discovered a minuscule new species of chameleon. The sole known, apparently...
Unravelling the coronavirus structure
Since the beginning of the pandemic, scientists worldwide have been working intensely to precisely characterize the novel SARS-CoV2 virus. Only by understanding in detail...
Solving complex physics problems at lightning speed
A calculation so complex that it takes twenty years to complete on a powerful desktop computer can now be done in one hour on...
Research could dramatically lower cost of electron sources
Rice University engineers have discovered technology that could slash the cost of semiconductor electron sources, key components in devices ranging from night-vision goggles and...
Human activity forces animals to move 70% further to survive
For the first time, scientists have calculated the global impact of human activity on animal movement, revealing widespread impacts that threaten species survival and...
Arctic warming and diminishing sea ice are influencing the atmosphere
The researchers of the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth system research at the University of Helsinki have investigated how atmospheric particles are formed in...
Indigenous tribe that worships tigers helps protect the species
Spirituality isn't usually considered a factor in conservation efforts. But indigenous peoples who worship wildlife may be helping protect endangered species from extinction.
The Soligas...
Could game theory help discover intelligent alien life?
New research from the University of Manchester suggests using a strategy linked to cooperative game playing known as 'game theory' in order to maximize...
How vitamins, steroids and potential antivirals might affect SARS-CoV-2
Evidence is emerging that vitamin D—and possibly vitamins K and A—might help combat COVID-19. A new study from the University of Bristol published in...
