Living near green spaces boosts bone strength in children, find out why

porkchop_d_clown (Slashdot reader #39,923) writes: MOND — MOdified Newtonian Dynamics is a hypothesis that Newton's law of gravity is incorrect under some conditions. Now a paper claims that a study does indeed show that pairs of widely separated binary…

NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission achieves a breakthrough by overcoming stubborn fasteners, unlocking the hidden treasures from asteroid Bennu. Despite facing challenges, the team surpasses expectations, collecting 2.48 ounces of asteroid material. This success prope…

An international project mapping millions of galaxies has provided a ‘tantalising’ insight into the mysteries of dark energy and could reshape our understanding of the history of the Universe, according to a leading University of Queensland astrophys

Jupiter appears to gain another moon this week, in this week's stargazing podcast guide, Star Diary 15 to 23 January 2024.

While studying human evolution to find solutions for the growing climate crisis, researchers found a mix of encouraging and depressing results.

Two near Earth objects are scheduled to make a close approach to the Earth on January 15, 2024.

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Apple is shutting down its AI team of 121 employees, known as Data Operations Annotations, in San Diego and relocating them to Austin. The team focuse

Apple Inc. is shutting a 121-person team related to artificial intelligence operations in San Diego, leaving many employees at risk of termination, according to people familiar with the matter.

A supernova in a nearby galaxy resulted in a compact massive object, providing a link between supernovae, black holes, and neutron stars.

Researchers have unearthed a 3D fragment of fossilized skin, surpassing the age of any known skin fossils by at least 21 million years.

A recent study led by Professor Sara Seager suggests that life's building blocks might endure the harsh environment of Venus. The findings challenge scientific assumptions and hint at the potential for life in the planet's acidic clouds.

A private US lunar lander that has been leaking fuel throughout its journey is now headed for Earth and will likely burn up in the atmosphere, the company said Saturday.

Astronomers routinely explore the universe using different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum from the familiar visible light to radio waves and infra-red to gamma rays. There is a problem with studying the Universe through the electromagnetic spectr…

Astronomers detected fast radio burst FRB-20220610A, a flash of energy that can outshine an entire galaxy for a mere fraction of a second.

The gnat larvae move in columns, possibly to keep their fragile bodies moist when crossing dry ground.

A study found that emotional states and regulation strategies, like positive thinking or suppression, correlate with gut microbiome composition. Distinct bacterial profiles and metabolic pathways in the gut varied with emotions, suggesting a complex mind-gut …

The first animals to fly on Earth could have very well evolved wings from their gills.

A new study of exploding stars shows dark energy may be more complicated than we thought What is the universe made of? This question has driven astronomers for hundreds of years. For the past quarter of a century, scientists have believed “normal” stuff like …

Scientists in Iceland are aiming to drill 1.3 miles into the earth's crust to a volcano's magma chamber in order to source huge amounts of geothermal energy.

A new series of leaks details the Galaxy S24 series, including new features and the potential of 7 years of Android updates.