New images reveal the magnetic fields in the Horsehead Nebula

Located near the summit of Maunakea, Hawaii, the 15-meter (~49 ft) James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT)…

Timing matters when reducing Fusarium head blight in winter barley

When Fusarium head blight (FHB) threatens winter barley, the best time to apply a fungicide is…

Most species, including humans, who experience early life adversity suffer as adults. How are gorillas different?

There’s something most species—from baboons to humans to horses—have in common: When they suffer serious adversity…

Britain has lost 73 million birds over the last 50 years

Most of the declining species are farmland birds, where a mix of increasingly industrialized agriculture, habitat…

Initial wind field structure: A crucial factor in determining tropical cyclone size and intensity

Tropical cyclones (TCs) are responsible for significant damage to property and human life. The size and…

Closing the loop on circular economics

Many of us are looking for ways to make our lives and activities more sustainable and…

Hubble captures light-bending galaxy cluster eMACS J1823.1+7822

A vast galaxy cluster lurks in the center of this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space…

What would aliens learn if they observed the Earth? A recent study provides an answer

Are we alone in the universe? It’s a question that fascinates scientists and the public alike.…

Supercomputing simulations spot electron orbital signatures

No one will ever be able to see a purely mathematical construct such as a perfect…

Why wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds

Wavy wounds heal faster than straight wounds because shapes influence cell movements, a team of researchers…