Researchers find clues to how hazardous space radiation begins

Scientists at the University of New Hampshire have unlocked one of the mysteries of how particles…

Asteroid 2020 CW flew past Earth at a very close distance of 0.04 LD – 8th closest on record

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 CW flew past Earth at a very close distance of 0.04…

Team identifies low-energy solar particles from beyond Earth near the Sun

Using data from NASA’s Parker Solar Probe (PSP), a team led by Southwest Research Institute identified…

Australia's orroral valley fire consumes over 155,000 acres in a week

NASA’s Terra satellite saw yet another fire, known as the Orroral Valley Fire, break out in…

Arctic permafrost thaw plays greater role in climate change than previously estimated

Abrupt thawing of permafrost will double previous estimates of potential carbon emissions from permafrost thaw in…

Making high-temperature superconductivity disappear to understand its origin

When there are several processes going on at once, establishing cause-and-effect relationships is difficult. This scenario…

Finding the source of chemical reactions

Scientists are constantly searching for the source of things like the origin of the universe, matter…

How ants get angry: Precise 'lock and key' process regulates aggression, acceptance

For most social animals, even humans, the ability to distinguish friend versus foe can be a…

New quantum switch turns metals into insulators

Most modern electronic devices rely on tiny, finely-tuned electrical currents to process and store information. These…

Government grants deliver highest returns for college financing, says study

Merit-based grants are a government’s best bet for providing effective student aid for long-term economic growth—increasing…