Of all the objects in the Solar System, perhaps the most spectacular are the great comets that occasionally grace our skies. If you’ve been on…
Ten’s a Crowd: Life and Science Aboard the Bustling Space Station
Ten people are currently living aboard the International Space Station (ISS) following Friday’s arrival of three crewmates aboard the Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft. However, at the…
Rewiring Time: How Synchronizing Your Internal Clocks Can Ease Jet Lag and Aging
Consuming a hearty breakfast rather than a late-night snack might improve sleep quality during travel. Exploring distant destinations offers a wealth of novel experiences, yet…
Unleashing Fusion Energy With the Help of AI
MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center will receive DoE support to improve access to fusion data and increase workforce diversity. As the impacts of climate…
Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Alligator
A study recently published in Scientific Reports details the discovery of a previously unidentified ancient alligator species found in Thailand, which shares close evolutionary ties…
3-Billion-Year-Old Secrets: NASA’s Curiosity Rover Reaches Mars Ridge Where Water Left Debris Pileup
Believed to be a remnant of powerful ancient debris flows, Gediz Vallis Ridge is a destination long sought by the rover’s science team. Three billion…
MIT Engineers Harness Kirigami for Ultrastrong and Lightweight Structures
Produced with techniques borrowed from Japanese paper-cutting, the strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties. Cellular solids are materials composed…
MIT Engineers Harness Kirigami for Ultrastrong and Lightweight Structures
Produced with techniques borrowed from Japanese paper-cutting, the strong metal lattices are lighter than cork and have customizable mechanical properties. Cellular solids are materials composed…
Biological Ballet: Scientists Reveal the Dance of Molecular “Coherence” in Unprecedented Clarity
Using ultrafast physics in structural biology has unveiled the intricate dance of molecular ‘coherence’ in unprecedented clarity. Understanding how molecules transform in response to stimuli…
Floatation-REST: Innovative Therapy for Anorexia Shows Promise
Pioneering research from the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has made significant strides with a novel technique for treating anorexia nervosa…