Why do Champagne bubbles rise the way they do? Scientists' new discovery is worthy of a toast

ere are some scientific findings worthy of a toast: Researchers have explained why bubbles in Champagne…

Astronomers spot a star swallowing a planet

Scientists have observed a star swallowing a planet for the first time. Earth will meet a…

Researchers capture elusive missing step in the final act of photosynthesis

Photosynthesis plays a crucial role in shaping and sustaining life on Earth, yet many aspects of…

High-throughput experiments might ensure a better diagnosis of hereditary diseases

All human beings are genetically very similar, sharing approx. 99.9% of the DNA code. The remaining…

What does it take to thrive in cities, if you're a bird?

A UCLA-led research team created an ‘urban association index’ that describes how closely bird species are…

Single-molecule valve: Breakthrough in nanoscale control

A research group has succeeded in regulating the flow of single molecules in solution by opening…

Indo-Pacific corals more resilient to climate change than Atlantic corals

In the face of global warming and other environmental changes, corals in the Atlantic Ocean have…

Astronomers find distant gas clouds with leftovers of the first stars

Using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), researchers have found for the first time the fingerprints left…

Sleep phase can reduce anxiety in people with PTSD

A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase…

'Gluing' soft materials without glue

If you’re a fan of arts and crafts, you’re likely familiar with the messy, sticky, frustration-inducing…