Tidal shocks can light up the remains of a star being pulled apart by a black hole

A new study sheds light on the bright outbursts of radiation that are created when a…

New material facilitates search for room-temperature superconductivity

Scientists from Jilin University, the Center for High Pressure Science and Technology Advanced Research, and Skoltech…

On Galapagos Islands, Darwin's flycatcher makes a tiny comeback

Darwin’s flycatcher, a small bird with striking vermilion plumage, is making modest but noticeable headway on…

Tiny bats provide 'glimmer of hope' against a fungus that threatened entire species

Deep in a cool, damp cave in Vermont, tens of thousands of furry, chocolate brown creatures…

Astronomers reveal the largest cosmic explosion ever seen

A team of astronomers led by the University of Southampton has uncovered the largest cosmic explosion…

Examining ethical considerations for human remains

In 2022, the Penn Museum announced that it would rebury the skulls of dozens of Black…

Taboo words, disability and marginalized communities

Flinders University and U.K. researchers have analyzed the use of disability-related taboo words to better understand…

Researcher uses artificial intelligence to discover new materials for advanced computing

A team of researchers led by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Trevor David Rhone, assistant professor in the…

New hemp-based biomaterial to help with global microplastic pollution crisis

Plastic is cheap and light, and conceivably recyclable, which makes it an easy choice for packaging…

New research could help breed for less 'spooky' horses

In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that…