New research supports volcanic origin of Kiruna-type iron ores

The origin of so-called Kiruna-type apatite-iron oxide ores has been the topic of a longstanding debate…

Study confirms the precise nature of fractional crystallization in hard sphere mixtures

Although several past studies have investigated the formation of crystals from identical particles, the conditions under…

Interplay of pollinators and pests influences plant evolution

Brassica rapa plants pollinated by bumblebees evolve more attractive flowers. But this evolution is compromised if…

New method may lead to better in vivo drug delivery

At some point, every person is likely to experience an inflammatory condition. There are many causes…

Evolutionary biologists demonstrate that male fruit flies manipulate their female partners

During mating, both males and females sometimes evolve creative strategies to pursue their interests. Researchers from…

Solar Energetic Particle Events Observed by the PAMELA Mission

Abstract: Despite the significant progress achieved in recent years, the physical mechanisms underlying the origin of…

The Physics of Accretion Onto Highly Magnetized Neutron Stars

Abstract: Studying the physical processes occurring in the region just above the magnetic polesof strongly magnetized,…

Off the Seychelles, a dive into a never-seen landscape

The submersible dropped from the ocean's surface faster than I had expected. With a loud "psssssss"…

Off the Seychelles, a dive into a never-seen landscape

The submersible dropped from the ocean's surface faster than I had expected. With a loud "psssssss"…

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket has flown its first commercial flight

The Falcon Heavy rocket’s maiden flight was last February, but now it has launched a satellite for…