AstronomyOrigin of Pluto’s Heart An international team of astrophysicists led by the University of Bern and members of the National Center of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS have finally…
AstronomyFound the Most Massive Stellar Black Hole in Our Galaxy Astronomers have discovered the largest stellar black hole ever discovered in the Milky Way galaxy. This black hole was identified in data from the European…
BiologyScientists Pinpoint Cerebellar Expansion as Vital to the Evolution of Bird Flight Evolutionary biologists at Johns Hopkins Medicine announce that they have coupled PET scans of modern pigeons with dinosaur fossil studies to help answer an ongoing…
BiologyAlaska Dinosaur Tracks Depict a Lush and Moist Environment A vast discovery of dinosaur tracks, fossilized plants, and tree stumps in far northwestern Alaska reveals fresh information on the temperature and mobility of animals…
BiologyDinosaur Research Tests Bergmann’s Rule A new study led by experts from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the University of Reading throws into doubt Bergmann’s rule, an 1800s-era scientific…
TechnologyAirborne Single-photon Lidar Technology enables High-resolution 3D Imaging Researchers created a tiny and lightweight single-photon airborne lidar device that can capture high-resolution 3D images using a low-power laser. This advancement may make single-photon…
EngineeringPositive Attitudes towards Solar Projects As solar energy production develops, how do Americans feel about large-scale solar farms, or LSS, that they see on the highway or in their neighborhood?…
BiologyHow Parasites Shape Complex Food Webs A new study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society B sheds light on how parasites influence the intricate relationships between predator and prey…
EngineeringArtificial Intelligence aids Scientists in Designing Plants to Combat Climate Change The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that removing carbon from the atmosphere is now critical for combating climate change and limiting global temperature…
ChemistryUsing Self-cleaning Wall Paint Beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, various substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a…
NeuroscienceIdentified a Genetic Variation that Molded the Human Skull Base Genetic variations can affect many elements of human physiology, including the shape and structure of the skull base. The skull base, as a complex structure,…
EnvironmentSmall Plastic Particles can be Found Everywhere Microplastic particles can be detected even in the world’s most remote ocean locations. Pollution levels in Antarctica exceed prior estimates. The researchers from the University…