Why do most mammals have 5 fingers?
The simple question of "why five" has puzzled scientists from multiple fields, and the answer still isn't entirely clear.
Earth from space: Mysterious wave ripples across 'galaxy' of icebergs in Arctic fjord
A puzzling arc was spotted in the water of a Greenland fjord littered with iceberg fragments. There are a couple of possible explanations for this bizarre phenomenon but we will likely never know what caused it, experts say.
Sending “Water” to Europa
NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a special message when it launches in October 2024 and heads toward Jupiter's moon Europa. The moon shows strong evidence of an ocean under its icy crust, with more than twice the amount of
New Study Links Complex Jobs to Reduced Risk of Dementia
A recent study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging Center, and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health found that individuals...
AI Transforms Drug Discovery With Faster, Safer Cancer Treatments
The new platform helped UC San Diego scientists synthesize 32 potential multi-target cancer drugs. Scientists at UC San Diego have developed a machine learning algorithm...
How a Faint Magnetic Pulse May Have Jumpstarted Evolution 600 Million Years Ago
Evidence suggests a weak magnetic field millions of years ago may have fueled the proliferation of life. The Ediacaran Period, spanning from about 635 to...
Galactic Wonders: Hubble Explores a Supernova Factory
Located 240 million light-years away, UGC 9684 is recognized for its regular production of supernovae and new stars, earning the spotlight in recent Hubble observations...
Taam Ja' Blue Hole in Mexico's Chetumal Bay found to be deepest in the world
A small team of oceanographers from several institutions in Mexico has found evidence that the Taam Ja' Blue Hole in Mexico's Chetumal Bay, on the eastern side of the Yucatán Peninsula, is the deepest in the world. In their study
New climate study shows cloud cover is easier to affect than previously thought
A new analysis of cloud measurements from outside the coast of California, combined with global satellite measurements, reveals that even aerosol particles as small as 25–30 nanometers may contribute to cloud formation. Hence, the climate impact of small aerosols may
A Single Adjustment to Just One Meal Can Benefit Liver Disease Patients
A simple positive change.
Powerful Flares Just Erupted on The Sun, And Their Effects Are Lashing Earth
There could be auroras!
The Maya Blessed Their Ballcourts With Rituals Using Psychedelic Plants
More than just a game.
Tulip Frenzy: Netherlands’ Colorful Spring Spectacle Captured From Space
In the spring of 2024, the Netherlands showcased its beautiful flower fields through satellite images, as the peak of the blooming season brought vibrant colors...
Intense Solar Flare Captured by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 10:22 p.m. ET on May 2, 2024. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly,...
