Weird, enormous planets may be stolen from stars in 'planetary heists'

Strange planets nicknamed BEASTies are unlikely to have formed around their stars like most worlds, so…

New plasma tech for oxygen, fuel and fertiliser from Mars' atmosphere

Using novel plasma reactors, researchers have shown that it is possible to extract key ingredients from…

Chimps show off their 'signature' drum beats

The wild apes drum messages to one another on tree roots in the rainforest, researchers find. …

Pioneering mathematical formula paves way for exciting advances in health, energy, and food industry

A groundbreaking mathematical equation that could transform medical procedures, natural gas extraction, and plastic packaging production…

Technology that simulates complex molecular interactions could lead to better treatments for cancer and COVID-19

A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities biomedical engineers has developed a universally accessible…

Understanding the full picture of child poverty

When people talk about poverty in the United States, most talk about income. But income is…

Risk of rejecting conspiracy theories could play key role in their propagation in Western society

A new study suggests that when deciding whether to believe in a conspiracy theory or not,…

Local food boon spurred by pandemic may be short-lived, new research reports

The COVID‐19 pandemic affected American households in countless ways, but according to researchers, some of the…

Researchers analyze price ranges from fed cattle negotiated cash sales

In the wake of unprecedented market shocks in the fed cattle industry, researchers at the University…

Can fungi help the grasses of Texas cope with climate change?

As anyone who’s crossed Texas on Interstate 10 can tell you, the Lone Star State is…