SpaceX, NASA tight-lipped on cause of crew capsule incident

NASA and SpaceX remained tight-lipped Thursday about what caused a mysterious but apparently serious incident last…

Injections, exercise promote muscle regrowth after atrophy in mice

By injecting cells that support blood vessel growth into muscles depleted by inactivity, researchers say they…

Ice-proof coating for big structures relies on a 'beautiful demonstration of mechanics'

A new class of coatings that sheds ice effortlessly from even large surfaces has moved researchers…

Unprecedented insight into two-dimensional magnets using diamond quantum sensors

For the first time, physicists have succeeded in measuring the magnetic properties of atomically thin van…

Working to advance radiation therapy for children with cancer

Doctors use novel software to increase quality assurance in radiation therapy. This allows radiation oncologists to…

Bringing information into the cell

Researchers have elucidated an important part of a signal pathway that transmits information through the cell…

Diamonds reveal how continents are stabilized, key to Earth's habitability

The longevity of Earth’s continents in the face of destructive tectonic activity is an essential geologic…

UMBC program to support diverse students in STEM successfully replicated at PSU, UNC

UMBC’s Meyerhoff Scholars Program has been lauded as a national model for supporting diverse students in…

Ice-proof coating for big structures relies on a 'beautiful demonstration of mechanics'

A new class of coatings that sheds ice effortlessly from even large surfaces has moved researchers…

33-year study shows increasing ocean winds and wave heights

Extreme ocean winds and wave heights are increasing around the globe, with the largest rise occurring…