Astronomers Carefully Watching Betelgeuse Star, Wondering If It's Nearing Explosion

The star Betelgeuse has been dimming rapidly in recent weeks, leading to speculation that it may…

Microbes from humics lakes surprise – bacteria and algae produced omega-3 fatty acids from microplastics

The environmental fate of microplastics has been difficult to trace. A research group used carbon isotope…

Kids twice as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food

Television programs featuring healthy foods can be a key ingredient in leading children to make healthier…

Bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation

Could bile acids — the fat-dissolving juices churned out by the liver and gallbladder — also…

Supercharging tomorrow: World's most efficient lithium-sulfur battery

Researchers are on the brink of commercializing the world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, which could…

Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash

Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells, which…

Clusters of gold atoms form peculiar pyramidal shape

Freestanding clusters of twenty gold atoms take the shape of a pyramid, researchers discovered. This is…

The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called 'angel particle' is still a mystery

A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion — the chiral…

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #880 3 January 2020 (Space Life Science Research Results)

NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #880 3 January 2020 (Space Life Science Research Results) …

2020 Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks around 08:00 UTC on January 4

Quadrantid Meteor Shower is predicted to peak at around 08:20 UTC on January 4, 2020, favoring…