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Simulations suggest interstellar objects could be captured by Earth's gravity
A quartet of space scientists, two from Carnegie Mellon University and two from Harvard University, has…
How insects track odors by navigating microscale winds
How do flying insects like important pollinators locate odor sources in the great outdoors, despite encountering…
Study proposes achromatic metalens with varifocal performance
Metalenses, comprising one of the most prominent applications of metasurfaces, demonstrate promising abilities to replace traditional…
Can we really foresee break-ups? Hindsight bias in the evaluation of romantic relationships
“I knew they wouldn’t last” is the reaction people often have when hearing that a couple…
Using artificial intelligence for culture medium optimization
Cell culture is a vital technology used in pharmaceutical production and regenerative medicine. It is heavily…
Antarctic Dry Valleys haven't always been dry, study suggests
When were the Dry Valleys of Antarctica last wet? Click here for original story,…
Hubble captures jellyfish galaxy JW39
The jellyfish galaxy JW39 hangs serenely in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This…
Astronomers discover the last three planets the Kepler telescope observed before going dark
More than 5,000 planets are confirmed to exist beyond our solar system. Over half were discovered…
Researchers develop method to probe supercooled water using electron diffraction
Researchers at EPFL have found a way to study water in “no man’s land,” a subzero…