A new, more accessible and much cheaper approach to surveying the topology and strength of interstellar…
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Astronomers determine mass of small black hole at center of nearby galaxy
If astronomers want to learn about how supermassive black holes form, they have to start small—really…
Scientists discover gene that could help us grow crops faster
Plant scientists at the Universities of Cambridge and Bordeaux have discovered a gene that they hope…
Our water cycle diagrams give a false sense of water security
Pictures of the earth’s water cycle used in education and research throughout the world are in…
Why some plastic packaging is necessary to prevent food waste and protect the environment
There has been a surge in awareness of the damage that plastic pollution does to our…
Car ownership is likely to become a thing of the past—and so could public transport
The car is set to undergo a massive transformation in the coming years, as automation gradually…
Thomas Cook shares take off on Fosun bid approach
Embattled travel company Thomas Cook on Monday said it had received a takeover approach from Chinese…
Salesforce buying Tableau Software in $15.7B all-stock deal
Customer-management software developer Salesforce is buying Tableau Software in an all-stock deal valued at $15.7 billion. …
Climate change may shift timing of summer thunderstorms
Climate change could affect the regularity of summer afternoon thunderstorms in some parts of the world,…
Biotechnology: Using wireless power to light up tiny neural stimulators
“”Implantable optical devices that target neurons can be improved using miniature coils smaller than a grain…