In the early 2030s, the European Space Agency intends to plant a probe deep within the crushing atmosphere of Venus a brutal planet that constantly burns at a blistering 864 degrees Fahrenheit (462 d… [+5683 chars]
Not since the 1960s space race has the world been as enthusiastic about space travel. Privatized efforts from the likes of Blue Origin and SpaceX are creating new opportunities for civilians to leave… [+2090 chars]
Whether you’re a fan of heart-rate training or only dabbled in hitting your zones, you’ve likely noticed your heart rate numbers on a watch or fitness tracker midrun. But have you ever tapped on the … [+6947 chars]
Working hypothesis on human evolution says that the ability to use fire in a controlled manner was a major step. The fire gave protection from cold and even led to man cooking his food before consump… [+1486 chars]
NASA's search for life on Mars has been in fast mode for the last 25 years! Back in 1997, NASA's Pathfinder mission landed on the surface of Mars for the first time and it took some stunning images o… [+1937 chars]
As seen with the COVID-19 pandemic, detection methods that are rapid, simple, accurate, and sensitive are vital for detecting viral pathogens and for controlling the spread of infectious diseases. Un… [+3985 chars]
A brilliant light detected by NASAs James Webb Telescope (JWST) three billion light years from Earth is believed to be the $10 billion scopes first observation of a dying star exploding. Formally kn… [+5089 chars]
Figure 1 shows examples of the Brillouin scattering spectra obtained at different temperatures in the cooling process and the frequency range of±75 GHz. In Fig. 1a, two modes are clearly visible. The… [+13119 chars]
<li>Körner, C. The cold range limit of trees. Trends Ecol. Evo.36, 979989 (2021). Article Google Scholar </li><li>Körner, C. Alpine Treelines (Springer, 2012). </li><li>Miehe, G., Miehe, S., Vo… [+11710 chars]
Similar to humans, chimpanzees use communication to coordinate their cooperative behavior -- such as during hunting. When chimpanzees produce a specific vocalization, known as the "hunting bark," the… [+3422 chars]
Penguins are perhaps best known for being flightless birds whose wings help them "fly" through frigid Antarctic waters. But penguins lost their ability to fly and instead became streamlined swimmers … [+5339 chars]
A parsec is a unit of distance that is often used by astronomers as an alternative to the light-year, just as kilometers can be used as an alternative to miles. Sci-fi franchises such as "Star Wars" … [+4494 chars]
