Science
Scientific discoveries and research
Seed banks may complicate gene drives aimed at controlling weeds
Gene drives—a genetic engineering approach that quickly spreads specific genetic changes throughout a population, whether to kill it off or add a new trait—may...
Earth from space: Eyes on our moon
In an unusual perspective for an Earth-observing satellite, the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission captured this image of the moon, Earth's only natural satellite. T...
Webb eyes a pair of planet-forming disks
This month's NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month offers us a two-for-one on brand new stars—with some potential planets thrown in as we...
Scientists discover a 1,200-year-old Fijian island likely built from discarded shellfish remains
Located off the coast of Culasawani, in the Fiji archipelago, is an island that is made up of materials that might be part of someone's dinner. A recent study t...
Nanotube injector transfers cytoplasmic contents and organelles between living cells safely
Cells are not isolated units; they continuously exchange proteins, genetic material, and even entire organelles with their neighbors. Intercellular transfer inf...
Domino polymerization provides a new route to versatile, degradable plastics
Plastic, once ingenious for its durability and versatility, has become a global environmental issue that is affecting every aspect of life. This, in turn, is fu...
Real-time nanoscale measurements map reduction and oxidation in solar-fuel reactions
Solar-power photocatalysis—turning sunlight into energy—holds promise for sustainable and cost-efficient energy and chemical production. Advancing the technolog...
Bacterial enzyme uses a donut-shaped ring to shred tough collagen, study reveals
Collagen is an important protein that helps build the tissues of humans and animals. It is very strong because it is made of three protein strands twisted tight...
The secrets of black holes and the Higgs mass could be hidden in a 7-dimensional geometry
One of the greatest mysteries of modern physics, the "black hole information paradox," might have finally found an elegant solution, and the answer could also r...
Quantum coherence could be preserved at large scales in realistic environments
Quantum states are notoriously fragile, and can be destroyed simply through interactions, measurements, and exposure to their surrounding environments. In a new...
Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth
NASA's Artemis II astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow la...
The benefits of community Trap-Neuter-Return programs for unowned cats
Although neighborhood cats may seem like a fun, charming presence, unowned cat populations have been criticized for causing harm to a community and its environm...