It’s the first time scientists have discovered an animal that doesn’t perform aerobic respiration.
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And what role, if any, does gravity play? While most of us have never had the opportunity to go into space, we all have the chance to dream about it and […]
We’ve already observed three cases where it’s happened. When you look at an object in space, it’s pretty easy to tell if it’s a star or a planet. Stars are […]
Russian astrophysicists propose the Casimir Effect causes the universe’s expansion to accelerate.
A tourist generally has an eye for the things that have become almost invisible to the resident.
Archaeology clues us in on the dangers of letting viruses hang around.
A new survey suggests that free money isn’t as popular as you’d suppose.
Passion makes challenges enjoyable, but it may have little use in schools.
If there’s no phosphine, there’s no indirect evidence for biological activity there. In one of the biggest surprises in the history of planetary science, a September 2020 study announced the presence […]
For the Iroquois, it was a type of military training and a way to honor the gods.
Without these two elements, we’re doomed to fail. In this day and age, it’s virtually impossible to have sufficient expertise to figure out what the complete, comprehensive, scientifically validated truth surrounding […]
Frequent shopping for single items adds to our carbon footprint.
The Labour Economics study suggests two potential reasons for the increase: corruption and increased capacity.
New research sees dogs checking a North-South axis on their way home.
Olive oil leads to the discovery of a law that applies to atoms, superconductors, and even high energy physics.
An astrophysicist proposes new designs for stellar engines that can move a solar system.
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Halley’s comet only visits every ~76 years, but its meteors arrive twice each year. The most famous comet of all — Halley’s comet — returns to our inner Solar System every ~76 years. Halley’s comet […]
Researchers create a device to test a 50-year-old physics theory from the famed Roger Penrose.
The ‘final parsec problem’ is still a mystery for astronomers. When it comes to black holes in the Universe, we know there are at least two major types. There are […]
The Earth is warming, and humans aren’t doing nearly enough to combat it. Could partially blocking the sunlight be the solution? It’s 2020, and not only is the Earth warmer […]
The dream of zero resistance is closer than you may think. One of the biggest physical problems in modern society is resistance. Not political or social resistance, mind you, but electrical […]
A generation ago, NASA launched their great observatories to explore the Universe. It’s time for round 2. Throughout the history of astronomy, every advance we’ve ever made has come about because […]
Grandfathers, take heart. You’ll survive the paradox that’s been gunning for you since the 1930s.
Watch the plasma slide down the prominence like a roller coaster! Our Sun, despite it’s outward appearance as a perfectly hot sphere, is anything but uniform. When take a closer look […]
Yes, the Big Bang is real, but what about what came before? If you ask anyone about the origin of some phenomenon that we’ve observed, they’ll usually default to the same […]
What is human dignity? Here’s a primer, told through 200 years of great essays, lectures, and novels.
The brightest object in the night sky, our Moon is an unmistakable sight. The brightest object in the night sky, our Moon is an unmistakable sight. The Moon, in a […]
The first Earth-sized planet without a parent star has just been discovered. For countless millennia, planets beyond our Solar System were mere speculation. Today, we know of over 4,000 confirmed […]
Can we stop a rogue AI by teaching it ethics? That might be easier said than done.