Scientists Unlock Mystery of Tiny Feathers That Help Birds Sense Damage
For decades, scientists puzzled over tiny hair-like feathers found on nearly every bird species. New research reveals these…
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Scientists unlock the secret trigger of massive solar explosions
New observations from Europe's Solar Orbiter spacecraft show that giant solar flares begin with small magnetic disturbances that…
Stanford Injection Regrows Cartilage and Halts Arthritis in Mice
A team at Stanford Medicine found an injection that reverses cartilage loss in aging knees and stops arthritis…
NASA astronaut Suni Williams retires after 27 years and historic space career
Suni Williams, one of NASA's most accomplished astronauts, has retired after 27 years of service. The Massachusetts native…
New Bacteria Found Thriving in NASA’s Sterile Cleanrooms
Scientists found 26 previously unknown bacterial species in NASA's cleanrooms, spaces designed to be free of life. These…
New Theory Links Gravity to Entropy in Physics Quest
A physicist at Queen Mary University of London has put forward a theory that gravity comes from entropy.…
Northern Lights Stirred Ancient Tales Across the World
People have watched the Northern Lights for over 2,600 years, turning the sky's glow into tales of gods,…
Ibuprofen Use Tied to Lower Endometrial Cancer Risk in Study
A major study of over 42,000 women links frequent ibuprofen use to a reduced risk of endometrial cancer.…
Astronauts Land in San Diego After First ISS Medical Evacuation
NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 mission ended early with a splashdown off San Diego after the first medical evacuation from…
How Moving Tectonic Plates Shape Earth’s Climate More Than Scientists Thought
New research challenges the long-held belief that volcanic activity is Earth's main natural source of atmospheric carbon. Instead,…
NASA Rolls Artemis II Rocket to Launch Pad for February Moon Shot
The Artemis II rocket rolled out to its Florida launch pad on January 17, moving closer to a…
Giant Magellan Telescope Nears US Funding as Rival Fades
The Giant Magellan Telescope has cleared a key hurdle with NSF approval for its final design phase. This…
New Power Module Could Transform Global Energy Systems
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have developed a new power module that dramatically improves energy efficiency…
Antarctic Ice Shelf Collapse Opens New Waters to Exploration
The collapse of major Antarctic ice shelves has opened waters once permanently covered by ice, creating new navigational…
Melting Antarctic Ice Shelf Opens New Waters to Exploration
The collapse of major Antarctic ice shelves is opening previously frozen waters to exploration and navigation. Scientists warn…
Stanford Scientists Find Silver Solution to Solid-State Battery Cracking
Researchers at Stanford University have found a simple way to prevent solid-state batteries from cracking and failing. An…
Ships Sail Waters Once Locked Under Antarctic Ice Shelf
Boats now move through a channel in Antarctica that was covered by ice for thousands of years. The…
NASA’s Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad for February Crewed Flight
NASA's Artemis II Space Launch System rocket has arrived at Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center, marking…
NASA’s giant moon rocket reaches launch pad after 12-hour journey
NASA's towering Artemis II moon rocket has reached its launch pad at Kennedy Space Center after creeping across…
Same-Sex Behavior in Primates Linked to Survival Pressures
Scientists have found that same-sex sexual behavior occurs in many primate species and helps animals cope with harsh…
Same-Sex Behavior in Primates Linked to Survival Needs
Scientists have found that same-sex sexual behavior occurs in many primate species and serves practical purposes like reducing…
Swedish Study Shows Physical Decline Begins at 35, But Exercise Still Helps
Researchers tracking adults for nearly five decades found that physical performance begins to slip around age 35. The…
Fitness Peaks at 35 in 47-Year Swedish Study
Researchers tracked hundreds of Swedes over 47 years and found fitness peaks at 35. Decline follows, but later…
NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad After 12-Hour Journey
NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket has arrived at its launch pad in Florida after a slow 12-hour journey…
Kennewick Man’s Face Revealed After 8500 Years
A new study brings the face of Kennewick Man to life after more than 8500 years. Found in…
NASA’s giant moon rocket reaches launch pad after historic journey
NASA's massive Artemis 2 rocket has completed its slow journey to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center…
NASA’s Artemis 2 Moon Rocket Reaches Launch Pad in Historic Rollout
NASA completed a major milestone on Saturday when it rolled out its massive Artemis 2 moon rocket from…
NASA Rolls Out Artemis II Rocket for First Crewed Moon Trip Since 1972
NASA began rolling out the Artemis II rocket early Saturday from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch…
New phonon laser could transform smartphone design
A breakthrough in phonon laser technology could reshape how smartphones and wireless devices are built, combining multiple components…
Engineers Build Tiny ‘Earthquake’ Device to Speed Up Phones
Engineers have developed a device that produces earthquake-like vibrations on a microchip, potentially transforming how smartphones and wireless…