science
New theory illustrates the development of the universe may be different...
The history of the universe is predicated on the idea that, compared to today, the universe was hotter and more symmetric in its early...
Do you like Earth’s solid surface and life-inclined climate? Thank your...
Earth's solid surface and moderate climate may be due, in part, to a massive star in the birth environment of the Sun, according to...
Almost 2,000 unknown bacteria discovered in the human gut
Researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute and the Wellcome Sanger Institute have identified almost 2000 bacterial species living in the human gut. These species...
Sand from glacial melt could be Greenland’s economic salvation
As climate change melts Greenland's glaciers and deposits more river sediment on its shores, an international group of researchers has identified one unforeseen economic...
Quantum strangeness gives rise to new electronics
Noting the startling advances in semiconductor technology, Intel co-founder Gordon Moore proposed that the number of transistors on a chip will double each year,...
First direct view of an electron’s short, speedy trip across a...
Electrons flowing across the boundary between two materials are the foundation of many key technologies, from flash memories to batteries and solar cells. Now...
Machine learning reveals hidden turtle pattern in quantum fireworks
Two years ago, physicists at the University of Chicago were greeted with fireworks—atoms shooting out in jets—when they discovered a new form of quantum...
New phenomenon discovered that fixes a common problem in lasers: Wavelength...
A team led by University of Utah physicists has discovered how to fix a major problem that occurs in lasers made from a new...
Research suggests life thrived on Earth 3.5 billion years ago
Three and a half billion years ago, Earth hosted life, but was it barely surviving, or thriving? A new study carried out by a...
Lightning’s electromagnetic fields may have protective properties
Lightning was the main electromagnetic presence in the Earth's atmosphere long before the invention of electricity. There are some 2,000 thunderstorms active at any...
Life on the edge in the quantum world
Quantum physics sets the laws that dominate the universe at a small scale. The ability to harness quantum phenomena could lead to machines like...
