Comet 67P is hiding nitrogen that could solve a solar system mystery

The Rosetta spacecraft’s measurements of comet 67P have revealed a hidden source of nitrogen that may…

Hero proteins are here to save other proteins

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered a new group of proteins, remarkable for their…

Perturbation-free studies of single molecules

Researchers of the University of Basel have developed a new method with which individual isolated molecules…

Solar flares and cosmic rays may make Proxima b warm enough for life

Proxima Centauri b, a planet orbiting our nearest stellar neighbour, is being blasted with cosmic rays…

Separations between earthquakes reveal clear patterns

When large earthquakes occur, seismologists are well aware that subsequent, smaller tremors are likely to take…

NASA finds ex-Tropical Cyclone 21S affecting Australia's Pilbara Coast

NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the Southern Indian Ocean and provided forecasters with a visible image…

Aerial insect trap network describes life in the skies

Like most invasive species, when the soybean aphid arrived in the Midwest in 2000, it brought…

Researchers study the link between motor neuron activation and speed

Whether running away from a predator or to win an Olympic gold, how fast we run…

NASA Science to Hold Virtual Community Town Hall Meeting

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) will hold a community town hall meeting with Associate Administrator for…

Separations between earthquakes reveal clear patterns

So far, few studies have explored how the similarity between inter-earthquake times and distances is related…