Asteroid 2023 DR flew past Earth at 0.2 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 DR flew past Earth at a distance of 0.2 LD /…

Successful cure of HIV infection after stem cell transplantation, study suggests

Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for the treatment of severe blood cancers is the only medical intervention…

New method creates material that could create the next generation of solar cells

Perovskites, a family of materials with unique electric properties, show promise for use in a variety…

Excess weight, obesity more deadly than previously believed

New research finds that overweight populations have a 22% higher mortality risk than those of healthy…

Reaching like an octopus: A biology-inspired model opens the door to soft robot control

Octopus arms coordinate nearly infinite degrees of freedom to perform complex movements such as reaching, grasping,…

A mysterious object is being dragged into the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's center

An object near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy has…

New discovery sheds light on very early supermassive black holes

Astronomers have discovered a rapidly growing black hole in one of the most extreme galaxies known…

Getting good sleep could add years to your life

Getting good sleep can play a role in supporting your heart and overall health — and…

How birds got their wings

Modern birds capable of flight all have a specialized wing structure called the propatagium without which…

The far-reaching consequences of child abuse

Adverse childhood experiences in mothers can affect their children’s mental and physical health, as researchers report.…