Very bright fireball explodes over northern Queensland, Australia

A very bright fireball exploded over northern Queensland, Australia at around 11:24 UTC (21:24 LT) on…

Nitrate: Healthy heart or cancer risk? Meet nutrition's Jekyll and Hyde

For a long time nitrate has been viewed warily, with previous research showing it could potentially…

Demystifying vortex rings in nuclear fusion, supernovae

Better understanding the formation of swirling, ring-shaped disturbances — known as vortex rings — could help…

Sensors that operate at high temperatures and in extreme environments

Researchers have developed a new reliable and durable sensor that can work in temperatures as high…

Artificial intelligence catalyzes gene activation research and uncovers rare DNA sequences

Biologists have used machine learning, a type of AI, to identify ‘synthetic extreme’ DNA sequences with…

Physical chemists develop photochromic active colloids shedding light on the development of new smart active materials

In nature, the skin of cephalopods (animals with tentacles attached to the head) exhibits unparalleled camouflage…

An X-ray look at the heart of powerful quasars

Researchers have observed the X-ray emission of the most luminous quasar seen in the last 9…

Even slight traffic noise has a negative impact on work performance

As cities are densified at a fast pace, there is now construction very close to roads…

Oldest architectural plans detail mysterious desert mega structures

An international team of researchers identifies engravings in Jordan and Saudi Arabia as the oldest known…

Perfection: The Enemy of Evolution

Evolution is a sequence of design changes happening on their own in a discernible direction; it…