Two stars colliding in 2083 will outshine all the others in the sky

Two stars in the constellation Sagitta are predicted to smash together in the year 2083, producing…

Correcting vaccine misinformation is a difficult process, study shows

Researchers found that vaccine misinformation in Danish media outlets from 2013-2016 led to HPV vaccinations dropping…

Smart algorithm finds possible future treatment for childhood cancer

Using a computer algorithm, scientists have identified a promising new treatment for neuroblastoma. This form of…

Surprise! TESS shows ancient north star undergoes eclipses

NASA’s TESS satellite has shown that the bright star Alpha Draconis and its fainter, previously known…

'Census' in the zebrafish's brain

Scientists have succeeded in determining the number and type of newly formed neurons in zebrafish; practically…

Australia fires: Misleading maps and pictures go viral

Maps of Australia’s fire crisis are spreading on social media but many are misleading. …

Four held for lion body part trafficking in S.Africa

South African police have arrested four people for allegedly trying to sell lion paws, just days…

International team starts on drilling expedition

The Earth’s Cenozoic Era began 66 million years ago with a bang—and with the last mass…

Scientists make breakthrough in ion-conducting composite membranes

Chinese researchers under the direction of Profs. Li Xianfeng and Zhang Huamin from the Dalian Institute…

'Census' in the zebrafish's brain

The zebrafish is a master of regeneration: If brain cells are lost due to injury or…