A swallow looks like a hallucination of a fish. Her body is flat like a pancake, with her head permanently bent to one side, and instead of having one eye on each side of her head, both eyes are crowded on one side. This anatomy, strange as it is, is one of the remarkable success … Read more
There is a common belief that women generally feel colder than men, but is this really backed up by science? In fact, the evidence is mixed, in part because few studies addressing this question have been conducted in a carefully controlled manner. That said, the data collected to date suggest that people’s perception and ability … Read more
When irradiated with infrared light, some molecules such as metal phthalocyanine vibrate and generate small localized magnetic fields. Researchers have calculated these effects and aim to test and experimentally manipulate these fields for possible applications in quantum computing. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Physicists at TU Graz have determined that certain molecules can be stimulated by pulses of … Read more
Boeing’s days in space may be numbered. And SpaceX may have become NASA’s new favorite space contractor. The International Space Station (ISS) orbits the Earth at an altitude of 250 miles. That doesn’t sound like much. You can drive 250 miles in an inexpensive sedan in about four hours or take a one-hour flight (if … Read more
Millions of years ago, Antarctica looked very different from the icy landscape we know today. A research expedition led by the Alfred Wegener Institute has uncovered a hidden secret. Geologists discovered evidence of an ancient river system by studying sediment samples from the Amundsen Sea. This suggests that Antarctica supported a temperate climate around 34 … Read more
SKYGAZERS around the world will be treated to a celestial spectacle as a rare ‘lunar stop’ takes place tonight. For the first time in almost two decades, the moon will periodically rise and set at its most extreme points, offering some of the most stunning lunar views. 4 A rare lunar phenomenon is expected to … Read more
New simulations describing how the moons, incl earthown moooformed strongly imply that the exomoons more likely to be found around rocks exoplanets. Our moon is thought to have ESTABLISHED when a March-The planetary giant called Theia crashed into Earth, leaving a huge scar on our planet and melting its entire surface. It is believed that … Read more
Nanoscale solutions with small size differences can be separated by membranes with identical pores—if they have enough opportunity to try. Credit: Argonne National Laboratory. Imagine a close basketball game that comes down to the last shot. The probability of the ball going through the ring may be quite low, but it would increase dramatically if … Read more
In a historic moment for fusion energy, new research shows that the heat of plasma fusion is spread more evenly in tokamak reactors, suggesting new ways to improve reactor efficiency and overall lifespan while reducing the potential for damage. New findings from researchers with the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), … Read more
Image of the test setup for the heat shield. Credit: (2023). DOI: 10.2172/1960159 NASA is very interested in developing a propulsion method to allow spacecraft to go faster. We’ve reported several times on various ideas to support this goal, and most of the most successful ones have made good use of the sun’s gravity, usually … Read more