Researchers present evidence for exotic magnetic phase of matter

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered a long-predicted magnetic state…

Axolotls 'genetically indistinguishable' from other salamanders

Axolotls are no strangers to the University of Kentucky (UK). Click here for original…

Dwarf planet Ceres: Organic chemistry and salt deposits in Urvara impact crater

The third-largest crater on the dwarf planet Ceres was geologically active at least once many millions…

A Minecraft build can be used to teach almost any subject, according to researchers

For all its massive popularity, Minecraft—the highest-selling video game of all time—is not highly regarded among…

First-of-its-kind live imaging leads to major discovery in how cells pattern in tissues

The ability of cells to self-organize into specific patterns in tissues that serve a function is…

Day of discovery: 7 Earth-size planets

Newspapers around the world printed the discovery on their front pages: Astronomers had found that a…

Digital connectivity facilitates integration of migrants in Iceland

Migrants in Iceland having frequent contact with their countries of origin are also more involved in…

High-flying NASA 'NACHOS' instrument may help predict volcanic eruptions

NASA is launching a prototype instrument that could make it easier to monitor volcanic activity and…

Rats can estimate their timing accuracy

Thanks to their capacity for introspection, human beings are able to estimate the duration of their…

NASA rocket team to chase pulsating aurora

A new NASA sounding rocket mission will soon take to the Alaskan skies. The LAMP mission,…