Five myths about the Big Bang

The whole universe was packed together in an infinitely small point, then it exploded, and the…

Multitalented mangroves: Spotlight on the trees that could save the planet

Picture the perfect tree. In your mind’s eye it is probably as majestic as a mighty…

Scientists observe complex tunable magnetism tied to electrical conduction in a topological material

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have observed novel helical magnetic ordering in…

Drought over southwestern Tibetan Plateau triggered by ocean warming more than 10,000 miles away

The El NiƱo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a recurring climate phenomenon involving changes in the temperature of…

Chilean researchers investigate chemical composition of globular cluster NGC 6553

Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers from Chile have performed a chemical analysis of a…

Cells burn more calories after just one bout of moderate aerobic exercise, OSU study finds

In a recent study testing the effects of exercise on overall metabolism, researchers found that even…

Asteroid 2021 FH to flyby Earth at 0.61 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 FH will flyby Earth at a distance of 0.61 LD /…

United States ranks lowest in overall policies to help parents support children

National work-family policies that give lower-income families more time together while allowing them paid time off…

How insect wings withstand collisions without breaking

About once a second wings of foraging bees collide with small obstacles such as flowers, leaves…

Why day and night aren't equal length on an equinox

Winter in the northern hemisphere and summer in the southern hemisphere are both coming to an…