Scientific discoveries and research breakthroughs
A University of Queensland analysis of genetic data from northern Australian cattle has identified key regions of the genome that influence traits like fertility, growth and body condition, sometimes...
Researchers from Utrecht University have mapped the three-dimensional structure of photonic supraparticles, revealing that their messy exterior often conceals a nearly perfect crystalline interior.
The Southern Ocean—vast, boundless waters surrounding Antarctica—plays an outsized role in global climate, largely thanks to tiny drifting organisms called plankton that soak up carbon.
Researchers from Penn State have uncovered new insights into lightning formation, showing that it can occur in everyday materials without the need for storm clouds. Their findings are detailed in the journal Physical Review Letters.
Researchers are investigating light sails as a propulsion method for space missions, aiming to eliminate the need for onboard fuel. This technology could allow for faster travel across the solar system.
A collaborative research team has discovered new strains of the tomato spotted wilt virus that can break resistance in tomato and pepper plants. This finding marks a significant development in understanding threats to these crops.
A cemetery scandal in 2009 involved the exhumation of graves and resale of burial plots at Burr Oak Cemetery in Illinois. A small clump of moss emerged as a crucial piece of evidence during the trial in 2015.
Research indicates that a slight increase in protected mangrove areas can significantly improve their resilience to climate change, particularly in relation to rising sea levels.
A recent study indicates that Europe's landscape has been characterized by a mix of grasslands, scrubs, and open woodlands for over 20 million years. This finding highlights a shift in ecological patterns due to modern afforestation efforts.
A recent study from Cornell University suggests that workers who are attracted to vague corporate language may have difficulties with practical decision-making. The research introduces a new scale to measure this tendency.
Scientists have identified a universal mechanism that explains aging in various glassy materials, which include not only traditional glass but also plastics and certain biological systems.
A total lunar eclipse will take place tonight, causing the moon to appear red for viewers in North America, Australia, and East Asia.
