Precise FAST observations reveal circular polarization in active repeating fast radio bursts

A research team led by Prof. Li Di from the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese…

Study reveals inconsistent effect of ramet connection in homogeneous environments

Physiological or clonal integration is a key ecological benefit where stolon or rhizome connections between ramets…

2022 was a historic year for climate change policies. What's next for 2023?

2022 was a landmark year for climate change action—and repercussions. Click here for original…

Five space exploration missions to look out for in 2023

It’s been an eventful year for space exploration, with successes including the completion of Nasa’s Artemis…

Ethereal color variant of mysterious plant is actually new species

Green leaves and photosynthesis were once considered essential characteristics of plants. However, some plants have stopped…

Researchers identify bird species depicted in ancient, finely detailed Egyptian painting

A masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art found in a palace is so finely detailed that researchers…

Model analysis of atmospheric observations reveals methane leakage in North China

Natural gas is a relatively clean burning fossil fuel, that causes less air pollution than coal…

Research investigates the latest outburst of pulsar SAX J1808.4−3658

Using the Neutron Star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) onboard the International Space Station (ISS), an international…

Highly sensitive infrared polarizer based on sulfur waste created

Polarimetric images can provide information such as shading and surface morphologies by using polarizers that selectively…

Far-flung forces caused the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave, say researchers

An extreme heat wave struck the Pacific Northwest in June 2021. Temperatures soared above 40°C (104°F)…