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It’s one thing to find a galaxy that “shouldn’t exist.” It’s quite another to learn why it does. Above a certain size, spiral galaxies shouldn’t exist. A single major merger — where two […]
A new study shows that altering the ISS and TOR pathways in roundworms can extend lifespan by 500 percent.
Global warming appears to be front of mind for people worldwide.
Plate tectonics and mantle plumes set the lifespan of volcanic islands like Hawaii and the Galapagos.
In 2017, researchers believed they had found evidence for the elusive Majorana fermion. Now, a new study found that the exotic class of particles may still be confined to theory.
Georgia State University researchers have created a novel nanoparticle vaccine.
It's all about the feeding window.
A decade ago, we didn’t know if dwarf galaxies had black holes. Today, half of the ones we see aren’t where we expected. Normally, galaxies have supermassive black holes millions […]
The Earth is warming, and humans aren’t doing nearly enough to combat it. Could partially blocking the sunlight be the solution? It’s 2020, and not only is the Earth warmer […]
New research on killer whales may shine a light on the evolutionary power of menopause.
Scientists exploring human neurons directly learn some remarkable things.
There's a lot we can do with current technology to help stem the tide of climate change, but future technology may help even more.
The age of the Universe is only 13.8 billion years, but we know that protons survive much longer. Here’s how. Since the discovery of radioactivity in the 19th century, humanity has […]
When you struggle with anxiety or depression, sex may be the last thing on your mind. But understanding the physiological and mental benefits of a healthy sex life can help it become a tool for well-being.
Sofia Gray
Researchers call this "intergenerational reciprocity."
It doesn't matter where you're from — music is an emotional powerhouse.
It’s a pipe dream that violates the laws of physics, and not even quantum mechanics can give us a way out. One of the most fundamental rules of physics, undisputed since […]
Is the way we choose which animals to protect out of date?
If you're always succeeding, you're probably not learning much.
After 13.8 billion years, there’s still a whole lot that’s changing as time goes on. With each new year that comes upon us, there are a slew of new events awaiting […]