Embark on a cosmic adventure as we explore the scorching secrets of the universe at its hottest. From the fiery genesis of space and time to the birth of light and the dance of elements, this journey unveils the mysteries that shaped our celestial home. Disco…
Researchers employ common plastics to kickstart radical chain reactions, creating a way to reuse plastic waste while improving process safety and efficiency.
Single-use plastics are a major envir ...
The New Year Honours list for 2024 has acknowledged the outstanding contributions of individuals across various fields in the UK. Among the distinguished honorees is Professor Adrian Michael Cruise, a leading figure in space science research, particularly kno…
In recent years, pushed forward by genetic studies, a consensus developed among paleoanthropologists that modern humans evolved in Africa and spread from
India to launch European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 satellites. Slated for September launch, the satellites will demonstrate precision formation flying between two satellites to create an artificial eclipse. ESA’s Proba-3 consists of two small sate
Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology and China's Tianjin University have created a novel functional semiconductor made from graphene, potentially opening the door to various next-gen electronics. This discovery comes at a time when silicon, the…
In southern Germany just north of the Danube, there lies a large circular depression between the hilly surroundings: the Nördlinger Ries. Almost 15 million years ago, an asteroid struck this spot. Today, the impact crater is one of the most useful an
Tiny things matter – for instance, one amino acid can completely alter the architecture of the cell. Researchers at the Universities of Göttingen and Warwick investigated the structure and mechanics of the main component of the cytoskeleton of the ce
US News: The Navajo Nation, America's largest Indigenous tribe, has raised concerns over the presence of human cremated remains on the lander vehicle, calling
Astrobotic Technology and Intuitive Machines, supported by NASA, are preparing to make commercial moon landings. Japan is now attempting to become the fifth country to land on the moon
University of Melbourne's Dr Agathe Lise-Pronovost studies Earth’s magnetic field, which protects us from cosmic rays, and leaves its signature in ancient rock
In the realm of amateur astronomy, enthusiasts find themselves navigating a cosmos in perpetual motion. Planets revolve around stars, which, in turn, orbit within galaxies. But the axial rotation o…
Researchers 3D printed a mini quadrupole mass filter, a key component of a mass spectrometer, that performs as well as some commercial-grade devices. It can be fabricated in hours for a few dollars and is one step toward producing a portable mass spectrometer…