Four new species of giant single-celled organisms discovered on Pacific seafloor

Two new genera and four new species of giant, single-celled xenophyophores (protozoans belonging to a group…

Ion conducting polymer crucial to improving neuromorphic devices

“Neuromorphic” refers to mimicking the behavior of brain neural cells. When one speaks of neuromorphic computers,…

Unearthing evidence of more sophisticated manufacturing in the bronze age

The part of the Middle East where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow, known in ancient…

X-ray scattering enables closer scrutiny of the interior of planets and stars

An international research team has now presented a new, very precise method of evaluating the behavior…

ESA listens in on black hole mission

European and Russian specialists recently worked together to catch signals from an astrophysical observatory mission, now…

Dynamical and allosteric regulation of photoprotection in light harvesting complex II

The photosynthetic systems of green plants have developed a dual function of efficient light collection under…

Integrating health and climate agendas

Climate change not only causes problems ranging from heat stress to increased transmission of infectious diseases;…

Bringing burnt bones back to life using 3-D technology

Forensic scientists at the University of Portsmouth have discovered a new way of presenting fragile evidence,…

Decisions from the 290th ESA Council meeting

Press Release N° 12–2020 The ESA Council met today in its 290th session and took some…

Europe basks in hot weather as experts fear virus risk

Recently released from coronavirus lockdown, Europeans thronged shady parks on Wednesday as temperatures soared on the…