A recent study reveals oscillations in the refractive index that are faster than can be explained by current theories. A study recently published in the…
Splashdown! NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Returns Safely to Earth
NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Woody Hoburg, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev splashed down safely in the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour in…
Why Opioids Are Not the Answer to Your Back Pain: New Study Calls for Medical Rethink
The evidence calls for treatment guidelines to be changed. According to a world-first trial led by the University of Sydney, opioids are no more effective…
Pacific Puzzles: How El Niño and La Niña Are Changing Their Dance
The behavior of the Pacific Walker Circulation has changed over the industrial era. The Pacific Ocean covers 32% of Earth’s surface area, more than all…
Galactic Isolation: Lingering Energy of Catastrophically Violent Explosion
The Hubble Space Telescope photographed the isolated galaxy IC 1776, which was recently the site of a supernova. The aftermath of this explosion has been…
Mars’ Muddy Mystery: Did the Red Planet Once Have Seasonal Weather?
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover finds evidence of high-frequency wet-dry cycling in the Gale Crater. New observations of mud cracks made by NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover…
AI’s Dirty Little Secret: Stanford Researchers Expose Flaws in Text Detectors
In a study recently published in the journal Patterns, researchers demonstrate that computer algorithms often used to identify AI-generated text frequently falsely label articles written…
Rewriting the Rules of Longevity: Scientists Propose Alternative Connection Between Diet and Aging
Is it possible to achieve healthy aging through eating? Yeast research points the way to securing better health in our golden years. Scientists from the…
Not All Weight Loss Is Good: The Counterintuitive Finding That Could Extend Your Lifespan
According to a study led by the University of California San Diego, older women who maintained their weight after turning 60 had a greater likelihood…
Don’t Miss: Venus, Harvest Moon, and Zodiacal Light
What are some skywatching highlights in September 2023? Venus returns to the early morning skies as a bright beacon in the east. The full moon…