Methane-consuming bacteria could be the future of fuel

Known for their ability to remove methane from the environment and convert it into a usable…

Gravitational forces in protoplanetary disks may push super-Earths close to their stars

Astronomers found that as planets form out of the chaotic churn of gravitational, hydrodynamic — or,…

Gravitational forces in protoplanetary disks may push super-Earths close to their stars

The galaxy is littered with planetary systems vastly different from ours. In the solar system, the…

May 14 FT4 Mock Contest Session Canceled, New WSJT-X Beta Version Pending

A second hour-long FT4 “practice contest” set for May 14 UTC has been cancelled, following the…

An electric tongue can handle more spicy foods than you can

Thousands of new spicy products hit supermarket shelves every year. Some people crave the heat, some…

Do most Americans believe in human-caused climate change?

What percentage of Americans believe in human-caused climate change? Click here for original story,…

DNA nanostructures designed for drug delivery remain a technical challenge

Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are…

Fooling nerve cells into acting normal

Scientists have discovered that a neuron’s own electrical signal, or voltage, can indicate whether the neuron…

Oldest known trees in eastern North America documented

A stand of bald cypress trees in North Carolina, including one least 2,624 years old, are…

A cautionary tale for researchers working on selective drug delivery

Many studies indicating that DNA nanostructures can enter cells more readily than simple DNA strands are…