The genome of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window on the ancient society and hints at connections with Mesopotamia The genome of a man who lived in Egypt over 4500 years ago offers a new window on the ancient society and hints at connections with Mesopotamia The genome …
An ancient Egyptian’s complete genome has been read for the first time Read More »
A key milk protein for making cheese and yoghurt has been produced in bacteria for the first time, paving the way for better tasting but more sustainable animal-free products A key milk protein for making cheese and yoghurt has been produced in bacteria for the first time, paving the way for better tasting but more …
Vegan cheese could be about to get a lot closer to the real thing Read More »
By looking at the shifting of stars in photos from the New Horizons probe, astronomers have calculated its position in the galaxy – a technique that could be useful for interstellar missions By looking at the shifting of stars in photos from the New Horizons probe, astronomers have calculated its position in the galaxy – …
New Horizons images enable first test of interstellar navigation Read More »
A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size of Greenland. This change has reversed a decades-long trend and is letting hidden heat rise to the surface, melting the ice from below. …
Antarctica’s ocean flip: Satellites catch sudden salt surge melting ice from below Read More »
Pictures of a distant supernova remnant show two concentric rings, providing clear evidence that exploding white dwarf stars go boom twice in the blink of an eye Pictures of a distant supernova remnant show two concentric rings, providing clear evidence that exploding white dwarf stars go boom twice in the blink of an eye Pictures of …
Stunning image of a supernova reveals a dead star that exploded twice Read More »
An object thought to have come from another star has been seen entering the solar system at high speed, and is expected to whip around the sun in the coming months An object thought to have come from another star has been seen entering the solar system at high speed, and is expected to whip …
Interstellar visitor spotted hurtling through the solar system Read More »
Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an unprecedented behavior among marine mammals. This suggests a deeper social and cultural complexity in these endangered whales than scientists previously realized. Southern resident killer whales have been caught on drone video crafting kelp tools to groom one another—an …
Killer whales use seaweed tools in never-before-seen grooming behavior Read More »
Astronomers using ALMA have uncovered how gas and dust in planet-forming disks evolve separately an insight that reshapes our understanding of how different types of planets form. While dust lingers, gas dissipates quickly, narrowing the window for the formation of gas giants like Jupiter. Astronomers using ALMA have uncovered how gas and dust in planet-forming …
Why giant planets might form faster than we thought Read More »
A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It can spot early signs of diseases like dementia, long before symptoms begin. The scan looks at hidden clues in your brain to predict future health. A new brain scan tool shows how quickly your body and mind are aging. It …
A midlife MRI that spots rapid aging and signals disease long before symptoms Read More »
Teen vaping is changing fast — and not in a good way. A large national study found that more adolescents are vaping THC, CBD, and especially synthetic cannabinoids, which are often unregulated and far more dangerous. Even more troubling, many teens don’t know what’s in their vape pens at all. Researchers also found that girls …
Synthetic storm: What’s really in your teen’s vape — and why scientists are alarmed Read More »