We watched a star orbit the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy for…
Einstein's general relativity theory is questioned but still stands for now
More than 100 years after Albert Einstein published his iconic theory of general relativity, it is…
Hidden genetic variations power evolutionary leaps
Laboratory populations that quietly amass ‘cryptic’ genetic variants are capable of surprising evolutionary leaps, according to…
Underwater glacial melting is occurring at higher rates than modeling predicts
Researchers have developed a new method to allow for the first direct measurement of the submarine…
Strange bacteria hint at ancient origin of photosynthesis
Structures inside rare bacteria are similar to those that power photosynthesis in plants today, suggesting the…
Researcher's innovative flood mapping helps water and emergency management officials
When Jude Kastens was developing a new floodplain mapping model more than a decade ago as…
How the pufferfish got its wacky spines
Pufferfish are known for their strange and extreme skin ornaments, but how they came to possess…
Little helpers for the rainforest
Tropical rainforests store large quantities of carbon dioxide, produce oxygen and provide habitats for many animal…
Worm pheromones protect major crops
Protecting crops from pests and pathogens without using toxic pesticides has been a longtime goal of…
Star nearing death offers a preview of our Sun's fate
An international team of astronomers has witnessed a rare dynamic event foreshadowing the death of a…