Asteroid 2023 HT to fly past Earth at 0.4 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 HT will fly past Earth at a distance of 0.46 LD…

How electricity can heal wounds three times as fast

Chronic wounds are a major health problem for diabetic patients and the elderly — in extreme…

Spectacular galactic merger Arp 220

Shining like a brilliant beacon amidst a sea of galaxies, Arp 220 lights up the night…

Scientists discover pristine deep-sea coral reefs in the Galápagos Marine Reserve

Scientists have discovered extensive, ancient deep-sea coral reefs within the Galápagos Marine Reserve (GMR) — the…

The surprising science behind long-distance bird migration

Scientists have recently made a surprising discovery, with the help of a wind tunnel and a…

Coastal species persist on high seas on floating plastic debris

The high seas have been colonized by a surprising number of coastal marine invertebrate species, which…

New genetic target for male contraception identified

Discovery of a gene in multiple mammalian species could pave the way for a highly effective,…

Methane from megafires: More spew than we knew

Using a new detection method, scientists found a massive amount of methane, a super-potent greenhouse gas,…

New approach estimates long-term coastal cliff loss

A new method for estimating cliff loss over thousands of years in Del Mar, California, may…

A solar hydrogen system that co-generates heat and oxygen

Researchers have built a pilot-scale solar reactor that produces usable heat and oxygen, in addition to…