After two failed attempts to launch, NASA's moon rocket may need repairs

For a second time, NASA has scrubbed the launch of its new moon rocket. Problems with…

Meet the 'moonikin' riding in the commander's chair for NASA's mission to the moon

When NASA launches its mission to the moon, sitting in the commander’s seat will be a…

Take two. NASA readies its second launch attempt for its Artemis 1 moon mission

NASA is counting down the hours to its second attempt to launch its new moon rocket.…

Scientists find cold spells in the tropics increase heart attack risk

Even a small temperature drop in the tropical climate of Singapore increases the risk of heart…

COVID-19: U.S. life expectancy continued to decrease in 2021, study finds

An updated analysis of American COVID-19 deaths throughout 2021 highlights a continued drop in overall life…

Making nanodiamonds out of bottle plastic

What goes on inside planets like Neptune and Uranus? To find out, an international team conducted…

Artificial intelligence can be used to better monitor Maine's forests

Researchers have developed a novel method of using artificial intelligence and machine learning to make monitoring…

New study confirms 'rippled sheet' protein structure predicted in 1953

An unusual protein structure known as a ‘rippled beta sheet,’ first predicted in 1953, has now…

How historical precedents impeded recognition of airborne COVID-19 transmission

A comprehensive historical assessment of knowledge and beliefs about disease transmission sheds light on why influential…

Motion of DNA linked to its damage response, ability to repair itself

Researchers have discovered that the motion of chromatin, the material that DNA is made of, can…