'Yoyo stars' found responsible for off-center cosmic bubbles

Astronomers have developed a new model to simulate the formation of a cluster of baby stars.…

Mammal enamel: Toothy analysis identifies vegetation of ancient Nebraska

Between 18 million and 12 million years ago, the Great Plains supported an unprecedented variety of…

Analyzing turbulent diffusion effect in the solar flare current sheet

Researchers from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have investigated the turbulent properties…

Do proteins remember?

A study integrating biological ideas and new computer science tools has uncovered novel associations between genetic…

How company leaders talk about creativity can hurt investor confidence

Creativity is often touted as a positive activity for organizations, but it is inherently risky. Research…

First microplastics found in Antarctic snow

University of Canterbury researchers have published the world’s first study confirming the discovery of microplastics in…

How do plants know how big to grow?

Organisms grow to fit the space and resources available in their environments, leading to a vast…

New maps of global geological provinces and tectonic plates

New models that show how the continents were assembled are providing fresh insights into the history…

Mosquito species from Papua New Guinea, lost for 90 years, found in Australia

There are already plenty of mosquitoes in Australia. They bring pest and public health risks to…

Curiosity sees bizarre spikes on Mars

In August 2012, the Curiosity rover landed in the Gale Crater on Mars and began exploring…