Cosmic radio pulses repeating every few minutes or hours, known as long-period transients, have puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 2022. Our new study, published in Nature Astronomy today, might finally add some clarity.

When waves are moving across ice-covered seas, they can cause sheets of ice to bend and ultimately break. Understanding the processes underlying these wave-induced ice fractures and predicting when they will occur could help to better forecast how climate cha…

How and why NASA's Curiosity rover captured a rare nighttime photo of Mars.

The precise control of tiny droplets on surfaces is essential for advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and next‐generation lab‐on‐a‐chip diagnostics. However, once droplet volume reaches pico- and nanoliter scales, the droplets become extremely sensitive …

A novel apparatus at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has made extremely precise measurements of unstable ruthenium nuclei. The measurements are a significant milestone in nuclear physics because they closely match predictions…

For the first time, scientists have used ultraviolet (UV) light, a low-cost and readily available energy source, to successfully synthesize more sustainable and recyclable polymer materials. Led by green chemistry experts at Flinders University, the developme…

Research on the perception of color differences is helping resolve a century-old understanding of color developed by Erwin Schrödinger. Los Alamos scientist Roxana Bujack led a team that used geometry to mathematically define the perception of color as it rel…

Last fall, a plane took off from Ottawa, Ontario, with some unusual cargo: a collection of nonviable human embryos and eggs. Once the aircraft reached a high altitude, the pilot made arcs in the air, creating short intervals of weightlessness that gave resear…

You can absolutely measure where the solar system ends and interstellar space begins.

The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the most distant, early galaxy in the known universe. The new contender, MoM-z14, is visible just 280 million years after the Big Bang.

Using a new method to track groundwater levels and greenhouse gas emissions, researchers uncover the climate impact of Southeast Asia's peatlands. In Indonesia, Malaysia, and other parts of Southeast Asia, vast areas spanning up to 300,000 square kilometers h…

In a leap that blurs the line between science fiction and cellular biology, scientists have turned a mysterious structure inside our cells into a working time capsule.

Amid insurance concerns and denials of coverage for key players, Puerto Rico may not be represented in the WBC. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

Leo Chenal, Alex Singleton and John Franklin-Myers are among former Leonhard players Buffalo could pursue this offseason.

IU basketball won its third straight game on Saturday night at Pauley Pavilion. The Hoosiers rebounded from a collapse late in regulation and beat UCLA in double overtime, 98-97.

Alexander Volkanovski responded to Jean Silva saying he would train with Ilia Topuria to beat him

Diego Lopes reflected on his second bout with Alexander Volkanovski

As part of the trade, Dario Saric is headed to Chicago.

Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd says he isn't interested in what outsiders think about his decision to play Cooper Flagg at point guard during his rookie NBA season.

Illini Inquirers Kyle Tausk previews the Illinis road rematch against Nebraska on Sunday

Keyshawn Davis made a powerful statement in a new weight class with a 12th-round stoppage in the final seconds of his junior welterweight fight against Jamaine Ortiz on Saturday night in New York.

Xander Zayas unified the WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles Saturday night, edging Abass Baraou by split decision.

Annual all-star game and NFL draft showcase took place in Mobile

Elena Rybakina is bringing her understated style back to the biggest stages in tennis. The 26-year-old Rybakina clinched the Australian Open title with an ace against top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka. She didn't jump in jubilation or roar with relief. She hugged Sa…