Researchers detect galactic source of gamma rays that could produce very high-energy cosmic rays

IFIC researcher Francisco Salesa Greus, along with other members of the HAWC collaboration, have detected very…

A salt solution for desalinating brine

Solar-powered brine crystallization could alleviate the environmental impacts of seawater desalination. Click here for…

Going on holiday has a restorative effect on changes in DNA of shift workers

Going on holiday can affect shift workers on the level of gene function: a new study…

Tax on sugary drinks unfairly targets Indigenous communities instead of improving health

“Sin taxes” are a tried, although not necessarily true, strategy for reducing harm connected to alcohol…

NASA’s Webb Telescope Will Show Us More Stars at Higher Resolution—Here’s What That Means for Astronomy

The combination of high resolution and infrared-detecting instruments on NASA’s upcoming James Webb Space Telescope will…

Microbes Survive Balloon Ride to Mars-Like Habitat in the Sky

Microbes Survive Balloon Ride to Mars-Like Habitat in the Sky Click here for original…

NASA to Reveal New Video, Images from Mars Perseverance Rover

NASA will hold a virtual briefing at 2 p.m. EST (11 a.m. PST) today to unveil…

Big ideas in small packages: The seeds and worms making their way to the ISS

On Feb. 20, 2021, Northrop Grumman will launch its Cygnus cargo spacecraft aboard an Antares rocket…

Humble pie: Soul food for the best leaders

When it comes to the best leaders, a slice of humble pie might be just what…

Electrical transmission lines have power to enhance habitat connectivity for wildlife

Converting the ground under electrical transmission towers into spaces for wildlife can enable fragmented populations to…