How solar prominences vibrate

Researchers have cataloged around 200 oscillations of the solar prominences during the first half of 2014.…

System with three Earth-sized planets discovered

Today marks the discovery of two new planetary systems, one of them hosting three planets with…

New model sheds light on key physics of magnetic islands that halt fusion reactions

Magnetic islands, bubble-like structures that form in fusion plasmas, can grow and disrupt the plasmas and…

Algal partner responds to climate-change stresses more strongly than coral host

A new study puts a surprising twist into our understanding of how coral reefs react to…

In a hole in a tunicate there lived a hobbit: New shrimp species named after Bilbo Baggins

A new species of shrimp was named after Tolkien's Bilbo Baggins thanks to its small size…

Physicists developed self-propelled droplets that can act as programmable micro-carriers

In the life sciences, researchers are working to inject drugs or other molecules into a human…

Normal eye dominance is not necessary for restoring visual acuity in amblyopia

Research published today may lead to changes in how amblyopia is treated, particularly in adults. The…

In building the brain, cell pedigree matters

Research in mice shows that a protein made by the stem cells that give rise to…

Scientists use 4D scanning to predict behavior of volcanoes

Scientists are using the latest in 4D technology to predict the behavior of lava flows and…

Australian lizard scares away predators with ultra-violet tongue

Researchers investigate how the blue-tongued skink uses a full-tongue display to deter attacking predators.