Science
The 'shape' of gene expression: Identifying genes that may share roles across species
Much of what we know about biology comes from animal models, particularly mice. Applying these insights to humans, however, is not always straightforward. For example, some of the…
How the quantum vacuum perturbs atoms, could shrink black holes and may have helped form galaxies
The word "vacuum" may conjure the image of empty space. Maybe you think of a region far outside the solar system without planets, debris, gas clouds or light. According to quantum…
Detailed images reveal ribosome assembly inside human cells for the first time
For decades, ribosomes have been under the lens of many scientists. Ribosomes are highly sophisticated and complex molecular machines that allow cells to synthesize proteins. Howe…
On this day in space! Oct. 29, 1991: NASA's Galileo spacecraft flies by asteroid Gaspra and snaps amazing photos while flying at 18,000 mph
On Oct. 29, 1991, the Galileo spacecraft flew by the asteroid Gaspra on its way to Jupiter. Here's why it mattered.
Terahertz light distinguishes two groups of particles trapped inside superconducting vortices
Scientists at Rutgers and in Estonia have used invisible light to look into tiny magnetic whirlpools, called vortices, inside a superconductor, revealing details that could help r…
Wild orchids face growing challenges as conservation falls short
At first glance, it is easy to see why Corybas puniceus has captured the attention of collectors around the world. Small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, its unusual shape …
How eggs protect chromosome connections during prolonged dormancy
Eggs follow a very different developmental path from sperm. Once a male hits puberty, sperm cells are produced continuously throughout his life. Eggs, however, are all produced du…
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman named deputy director for NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The leader of NASA's first mission around the moon in half a century is the last to announce what's next for him after retiring from active astronaut duty.
Sealing gaps and securing food can fight rodent infestations while protecting predators
Mice and rats can spread dangerous viruses and bacteria, trigger asthma attacks and damage property with their constant gnawing. So when rodents get indoors, most people take acti…
Machine learning helps track semiconductor defects under more realistic temperature conditions
All materials contain inherent defects. These are not always harmful, since they can be used to engineer and introduce certain properties into a material. However, it is crucial t…
Machine-learning models predict human health from microbiome data
Inside the gut, on the surface of the skin and lining your ears, mouth and nose are colonies of millions of microbes. For every human cell you have, there are at least as many mic…
What drives temperature preferences? Female mice have temperature sensors tuned to run warmer
Female mice like warmer spaces than males because of two types of tiny temperature sensors in their nerves which are tuned to switch on at higher temperatures, according to resear…
Ghostly Cat's Head Nebula lurks within sight of NASA's Hubble, Webb
NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes have captured a hauntingly dynamic star-forming scene, like a spectral form rising out of a cold mist. It lies within the vast Carina…
Fingerprints of the sea: Identifying sharks by their fins alone
Every oceanic whitetip shark has a fin pattern as unique as a human fingerprint. In a new study published in Marine Biology, FIU researchers identified more than 50 oceanic whitet…
Astronauts deploy solar array on 100th US spacewalk by International Space Station crew members
NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Joshua Kutryk of the Canadian Space Agency deployed a new solar array on Thursday (Oct. 29) during a seven-hour spacewalk outside the International S…
'Crystal Lake' is great, but nothing tops the space horror shenanigans of 'Jason X'
The Voorhees legend continues in Crystal Lake, but Jason X remains the Citizen Kane of this franchise.
Zombie bacteria keep building DNA after death
Researchers at Aarhus University have discovered that bacteria can continue producing DNA after they die. And they have found a way to control what gets produced. The discovery co…
Electrical signals reveal hidden magnetic information in altermagnets for first time
Researchers have experimentally demonstrated, for the first time, that it is possible to obtain from an altermagnet a spin current that can transport magnetic information. This re…
Newly discovered amoeba reproduces at 145 F, breaking heat record for eukaryotic life
Organisms are products of the environments they live and evolve in. While the physical world is governed by universal laws like thermodynamics and gravity, there are few laws of b…
Planetary collisions may help young worlds hold on to their atmospheres
A new study lets some of the air out of a long-held theory that growing, rocky planets will lose their atmosphere if they smash into a large object in space.
Light reshapes gelatin scaffolds to steer cell growth in three dimensions
Soft, flexible hydrogels have enabled significant advancements in engineering biological tissue by mimicking the natural scaffolding that provides structure and support to cells. …
Experimental study on moths supports the molecular cookie cutter idea proposed for butterflies
Have you ever thought about reinventing yourself? According to a new study on moths conducted by Andrei Sourakov, collection coordinator of Lepidoptera at the Florida Museum of Na…
See NASA's Artemis III astronauts meet Trump at the White House as they train for a critical 2027 moon lander test flight (photos)
The astronauts of NASA's Artemis III mission met with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday (Oct. 28), just as the Artemis II spaceflyers did six months ago.
Is it a boy or a girl? For alligators, it may come down to one degree
The future of the alligator species could come down to a one- or two-degree temperature difference, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The findings are publ…