How were amino acids, one of the key building blocks of life, formed before the origin of life on Earth?

Our solar system formed from a molecular cloud, which was composed of gas and dust that…

Low sulfide concentration in Mercury's smooth plains inhibits geomorphic hollows

A probe on Mercury used for the purpose of “surface-space-environment-geochemistry-and-ranging” abbreviated as the MESSENGER mission to…

Improving astronaut vision in long-haul space flights

West Australian researchers have developed a breakthrough method to measure the brain fluid pressure in humans,…

Previously unknown isotope of uranium discovered

A team of nuclear physicists affiliated with multiple institutions in Japan, working with a colleague from…

Sabertooth cat skull newly discovered in Iowa reveals details about this Ice Age predator

The sabertooth cat is an Ice Age icon and emblem of strength, tenacity and intelligence. These…

Researchers confirm a new forming planet

A study led by Monash University astronomers published new near-infrared images of the system HD 169142,…

How savvy shoppers undermined India's great cash swap

At 8:15 p.m. on November 8, 2016, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a surprise address…

Manganese in Central Valley water threatens fetuses and children

Water in California’s Central Valley contains enough manganese to cause cognitive disabilities and motor control issues…

Easy, tiger: study maps big cats' personalities

Ask any pet owner if their beloved companion has a personality and you’ll most often get…

Researchers discover new class of ribosomal peptide with hemolytic activity

Living organisms produce a myriad of natural products which can be used in modern medicine and…