Technology
Streaks from SpaceX's Starlink satellites show up on growing number of astronomy images
Since 2019, SpaceX has been launching an increasing number of internet satellites into orbit around Earth.
Jan 18, 2022
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Technology
Observatory in Chile Takes Highest-Resolution Measurements of Asteroid Surface Temperatures Ever Obtained from Earth
A close examination of the millimeter-wavelength emissions from the asteroid Psyche, which NASA intends to visit in 2026, has produced the first temperature map of the object, providing new insight into its surface properties.
Aug 6, 2021
Brain & Behavior
Reading Minds with Ultrasound: A Less-Invasive Technique to Decode the Brain's Intentions
What is happening in your brain as you are scrolling through this page? In other words, which areas of your brain are active, which neurons are talking to which others, and what signals are they sending to your muscles?
Mar 23, 2021
Health
Nanoparticle Immunization Technology Could Protect Against Many Strains of Coronaviruses
The SARS-CoV-2 virus that is causing the COVID-19 pandemic is just one of many different viruses in the coronavirus family.
Jan 14, 2021
Physics
Titanium Atom That Exists in Two Places at Once in Crystal to Blame for Unusual Phenomenon
Researchers discover why a perfect crystal is not good at conducting heat, although it seemingly should be The crystalline solid BaTiS3 (barium titanium…
Dec 6, 2020
Physics
A “Bang” in LIGO–Virgo Detectors Signals Most Massive Gravitational-Wave Source Yet
For all its vast emptiness, the universe hums with activity in the form of gravitational waves.
Sep 2, 2020
Health
Molecular "Tails" Are Secret Ingredient for Gene Activation in Humans, Yeast, and Other Organisms
It might seem as though humans have little in common with the lowly yeast cell. Humans have hair, skin, muscles, and bones, among other attributes.
Jul 15, 2020
Physics
First observation of rare events producing three massive force carriers simultaneously
Modern physics knows a great deal about how the universe works, from the grand scale of galaxies down to the infinitesimally small size of quarks and gluons.
Jun 29, 2020
Technology
Optical Microcomb Device May Result in Improved Telecommunications, Sensors, Clocks
Modern communications technology increasingly relies on light to transmit data over fiber optics.
Jun 20, 2020
Technology
Electronic Skin Fully Powered by Sweat Can Monitor Health, Serve as Human-Machine Interface
One of the ways we experience the world around us is through our skin. From sensing temperature and pressure to pleasure or pain, the many nerve endings in our skin tell us a great deal.
Apr 22, 2020
Health
Artificial Jellyfish Built From Silicone and Rat Cells
When one observes a colorful jellyfish pulsating through the ocean, Greek mythology probably doesn't immediately come to mind.
Jul 23, 2012