Like brain cells, kidney cells can form memories
Kidney cells can also form memories. At least in a molecular sense. Neurons have historically been the cell most closely […]
Uranus may have looked strange when NASA’s Voyager 2 flew by
Some of the apparent quirks of Uranus may be due to bad timing. In 1986, the Voyager 2 spacecraft flew
Feather-inspired aircraft flaps can enhance flight performance
The aircraft wing may be the next big thing in aviation. The wings of the birds are contoured with overlapping
The world’s largest coral was discovered in the South Pacific
Off the coast of the Solomon Islands lurks a centuries-old creature that’s so big it can be seen from space.
Slow proteins may support aging and chronic disease
As we age, our bodies slow down – not only in how we move, but also at the cellular level,
A first look at the rocks from the far side of the moon creates a volcanic mystery
The first samples from the far side of the moon contain signs of surprising volcanic activity near the lunar south
A star winked out of his eyes. Could it be a ‘failed supernova’?
Some massive stars can go out with a bang, not a bang. A star that blinked out of view may
Climate change has increased the wind speed of storms by an average of 29 km/h
As if the Hurricanes needed another shot. Human-caused climate change is increasing the intensity of Atlantic hurricanes by an entire
Cervical cancer deaths are falling among young American women
Cervical cancer rates have decreased since a human papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine was introduced in 2006.SN: 10/6/08). Now, a new
Mars’ potato-shaped moons may be the remains of a shattered asteroid
The moons of Mars may be the remnants of a rogue asteroid that came too close to the Red Planet.