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Astronomers finally spot a star consuming a planet
For the first time, scientists have spotted a star eating a planet.
Scientists observe elusive missing step in photosynthesis’ final stage
Researchers at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have shed new light on the final step of photosynthesis. They observed in atomic detail how Photosystem II, a protein complex found in plants, undergoes a transformation that leads to the loss of an extra oxygen atom. Scientists believe the discoveries will help provide a roadmap for optimizing clean energy sources.
Drones may better navigate unfamiliar surroundings with the help of liquid neural networks
Brain-inspired algorithms are able to help drones better navigate unfamiliar space than other approaches, according to MIT researchers.
TikTok now offers a feed dedicated to science and tech
TikTok now has a feed devoted to STEM videos, but it comes as politicians want to ban the service.
Hitting the Books: How 20th century science unmade Newton's universe
Animaxander isn't often mentioned alongside other greats of Greek philosophy but his influence on the scientific method cannot be denied, argues NYT bestselling author, Carlo Rovelli, in "Animaxander and the Birth of Science," out now from Riverhead Books.
Researchers are using sound-waves and holograms to instantly mold tiny 3D shapes
Acoustic assembly could offer a strong alternative to bioprinting and rapid prototyping.
Scientists find evidence of a new layer at the Earth's inner core
Scientists have found signs that Earth has another layer — a metal ball inside the inner core.
Blue Origin made solar cells by smelting simulated Moon dust
Blue Origin has made solar cells using lunar soil — a potential boon for future Moon exploration.
Echolocation could give small robots the ability to find lost people
Researchers from the University of Toronto are developing a simple and cost-effective echolocation system for small robots.
Researchers created a sticky drone to collect environmental DNA from forest canopies
Swiss researchers trialed a method that uses a drone with an attached cage to collect environmental DNA from high treetops.
Wearable ultrasound patch could offer real-time heart scans on the go
A wearable ultrasound patch could offer real-time pictures of your heart — even while you're working out.
Researchers find UV nail polish dryers can cause DNA damage and mutations
While the dangers of UV light — particularly in tanning settings — are well-known, before this week scientists had not studied how the ultraviolet lights used to cure gel polishes might affect human skin.
High-powered lasers can be used to steer lightning strikes
Scientists have used a laser to guide lightning strikes, and the tech could help protect rockets and forests.
What an 'oddball' star in the Cygnus cluster can teach us about how masers are made
Researchers with the National Radio Astronomy Observatory may have uncovered a significant insight into how masers (nature's lasers) are formed while conducting a routine study of the "oddball" star MWC 349A.
NASA is funding ideas for a Titan seaplane and faster deep space travel
NASA is backing studies into new technologies that include a seaplane that could explore Titan.
NASA's 38-year-old science satellite falls safely to Earth
NASA's dead 38-year-old satellite has plunged safely through the atmosphere — but you might not see many repeats in the future.
US Department of Agriculture approves first-ever vaccine for honeybees
Biotech firm Dalan Animal Health recently developed a vaccine to protect honeybees from American Foulbrood disease, a bacteria that can kill entire hives.
Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease
This week, a multinational team of researchers announced they developed a new blood test that can reliably detect proteins specific to Alzheimer’s disease.
Scientists achieve fusion ignition, a major milestone in clean energy production
Fusion power is now much closer to reality after scientists achieved the first reaction with a net energy game.
A nano-thin layer of gold could prevent fogged-up glasses
A gold nanocoating could prevent your glasses from fogging up.