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Certain phenomena that occur in black holes but cannot be directly observed in astronomic investigations can be studied by means of a laboratory simulation. This is possible due to a peculiar analogy between processes th...

Just over a decade ago scientists pushed magnesium atoms to new limits, jamming extra neutrons into their nuclei toward--and possibly reaching--the maximum limit for this element.

The European Space Agency is sending a rover to look for signs of life on Mars, and it has been named after one of the discoverers of DNA

Researchers report specific drugs designed to affect human appetite work to suppress the appetite of mosquitoes.

Researchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.

Researchers review the evidence that Parkinson's disease may, at least for some patients, begin in the gut.

A new study reports patients with psychosis experience accelerated brain aging in the frontoparietal and cingulo-opercular networks.

Researchers have developed a protein sensor which allows for the observation of nicotine's movement in cells.

A temperature sensitive fabric adjusts to how hot, cold or sweaty the wearer is to help them reach the perfect temperature

Theoretical physicist Clifford V. Johnson discusses his eye-catching approach to sharing science with the public --

A new analysis has revealed that advanced satellite-based instrument capabilities are needed for global monitoring of microscopic particles, or aerosols, in the stratospheric layer of the atmosphere. Aerosols in the stra...

What do algae, grandfather clocks and a two-faced Roman god have in common? On the face of it, not much--but they all play a part in a recent paper out of Northwestern University.This story begins in the mid-17th century...

Africa's painted wolves are beautiful, hard-core hunters.

Hundreds of millions of years ago, a shell-less turtle developed a malady in its bones.

The owls have it THE NORTHERN spotted owl, pictured above, is a handsome creature. Dark brown and, as the name implies, dappled with white flecks, it stands up to half a metre tall when perched on branches in the ancient...

Some theories that go beyond the Standard Model of particle physics predict the existence of new ultralight particles, with masses much below the lightest known particles in nature. When these particles have very weak in...

An interesting moment at the intersection of digital entertainment, virtual reality, music, and gaming took place this past weekend. It may be remembered as an iconic achievement in the use of online virtual worlds for a...

A team of researchers at the University of Chicago has developed a circuit platform for the exploration of quantum matter made of strongly interacting microwave photons. In their paper published in the journal Nature, th...

The Open Problems in Mathematical Physics is a list of the most monstrous maths riddles in physics. Here are five of the top problems that remain unsolved

Optical detection of a single electron using a single molecule has never been done. Leiden physicist Michel Orrit and his team have now identified a molecule that is sensitive enough to detect an electron at a distance o...

Experiments in astrophysics and nuclear and particle physics are crucial to analyse how the universe works. These usually require complex detector systems whose design and testing necessitate a deep understanding of a va...

Lasers are widely used in household appliances, medicine, industry, telecommunications and more. Several years ago, scientists introduced nanolasers. Their design is similar to that of the conventional semiconductor lase...