The Etruscan civilization, which flourished during the Iron Age in central Italy, has intrigued scholars for…
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In a gene tied to growth, scientists see glimmers of human history
A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene,…
Spanish volcano still packs a punch 5 days after eruption
A volcano in Spain’s Canary Islands kept nerves on edge Friday for a fifth day since…
Quasi-particles with tunable interactions
The laws of quantum mechanics allow for the existence of ‘quasi-particles’: excitations in materials that behave…
World premiere for virtual laser lab "femtoPro"
In everyday life, we know lasers from numerous applications such as the laser printer or the…
Hubble captures a cluster in the heart of the Milky Way
This sparkling starfield, captured by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s Wide Field Camera 3 and Advanced…
Exotic mix in China's delivery of moon rocks
On 16 December 2020 the Chang’e-5 mission, China’s first sample return mission to the Moon, successfully…
New technique speeds measurement of ultrafast pulses
When we look at an object with our eyes, or with a camera, we can automatically…
Scientists use seasons to find water for future Mars astronauts
An international team of researchers has used seasonal variations to identify likely sub-surface deposits of water…
Guiding microbes along their path
The interdisciplinary field of active matter physics investigates the principles behind the behavior and self-organization of…