Category Science

The stunning filaments and coils of light that make up the Southern Ring Nebula were formed by as many as five stars orbiting each other in a complex dance. space January 20, 2023 To Leah Crane Southern Ring Nebula.The image…

After weeks of heavy rains and flooding, most of California’s reservoirs are holding more water than normal for this time of year, but groundwater has not yet been replenished. environment January 20, 2023 To James Dineen California’s Nicasio Reservoir is…

Aerospace company ZeroAvia has successfully tested a hydrogen-electric engine to power one of the propellers on a 19-seat aircraft. technology January 20, 2023 To Jeremy Hsu ZeroAvia test machine Zero Asia A plane with an experimental hydrogen-electric engine in the…

An analysis of ancient human skeletons found that increases in size and weight in some regions were consistent with increased lactose tolerance human January 20, 2023 To Luke Taylor Milk is a rich source of energy and nutrients Atlantide Photo…

A scientific committee has ruled out chemical poisons and algae as causes of crustacean mortality in north-east England, saying new diseases are the most likely cause. environment January 20, 2023 To Jason Arunn Murugesu Dead crabs and lobsters found on…

Made from ultrasonically welded airgel pockets, the fabric mimics the structure of a camel’s hump to protect against fire and wick away sweat. technology January 20, 2023 To Alex Wilkins Firefighter suits protect them from the heat, but they don’t…

In A Silent Fire, gastroenterologist Shilpara Labella provides a fascinating introduction to the vital role of inflammation in our bodies and the emerging link between diet and disease. health January 18, 2023 To Grace Wade Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic…

i’m a sucker For interesting online games with no score or goal.In this case, it’s the cartoon space simulator that promotes the book what if? 2 by Randall Munro, author of xkcd Manga. Click here to play. (Don’t worry, I’ll…

The electric call of the brown ghost knifefish has long been thought to be for communication, but may instead help improve electrolocation. life January 20, 2023 To Michael Le Paige brown ghost knifefish Alessandro Mancini / Alamy Stock Photo It…

Instead, his “fluid telescope” concept requires only launching a frame structure such as an umbrella parabolic antenna and a tank of mirror liquids such as gallium alloys or ionic liquids. After firing, the liquid is injected into the frame. In…