Every plant, animal or other nucleus-containing cell also harbors an array of miniature organs that perform essential functions for the cell. In plants, for example, organelles called chloroplasts ph… [+2184 chars]
image: Physicist Chad McCoy at Sandia National Laboratories Z machine loads sample coatings into holders. When Z fires, researchers will observe how well particular coatings protect objects stacked b… [+8504 chars]
This network of long grooves and scratches forms part of a giant fault system on Mars known as Tantalus Fossae, and is shown here as seen by ESA's Mars Express. At first glance, these features look a… [+3656 chars]
After being puzzled for more than 60 years, scientists at NASA have finally developed a theory that can explain how the explosions on the Sun take place. This has also revealed how solar flares are b… [+2077 chars]
Mars is full of volcanoes, such as these ones in the Tharsis region: Ceraunius Tholus and Uranius ... [+] Tholus. This image came from data taken during separate orbits of the European Space Agency's… [+2281 chars]
The spread of fake news through "pavement media" in Africa means the continent needs unique techniques to tackle the spread of misinformation, a new study says. Discussions about current affairs in … [+3747 chars]
We all must play the game of life with the cards were dealt, so the common aphorism goes. In biology, this means organisms must compete through natural selection with the genes and anatomy they were … [+6315 chars]
At the mere mention of the solar system, a very high percentage of people will be interested in the planet Saturn. Why? Because of its enormous and distinct rings. With 82 moons, Saturn attracts the … [+2722 chars]
New research published today in eLife by researchers from the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont (ICP) and the University of Bristol (UB) moves back the moment of the radiation of squa… [+3378 chars]
A new study published today in Animal Behaviour shows for the first time that brilliant iridescence and gloss found in some animals can have a protective function by working as a form of deceptive wa… [+2788 chars]
The left hand looks like the right hand in the mirror but the left-handed glove does not fit on the right hand. Chirality refers to this property where the object cannot be superimposed on to the mir… [+2862 chars]
SpaceX's Crew-3 astronaut mission will get to spend a few extra hours aboard the International Space Station (ISS), if all goes according to plan. Crew-3's Dragon capsule had been scheduled to dep… [+2382 chars]
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