The asteroid that may have killed the dinosaurs came from beyond Jupiter
News
September 9, 2024
The asteroid that may have killed the dinosaurs came from beyond Jupiter
Earth’s most famous killer asteroid came from the outer reaches of the solar system, researchers report in the Aug. 16…
A distant quasar may be zapping all galaxies around itself
Space & Astronomy
September 9, 2024
A distant quasar may be zapping all galaxies around itself
One of the farthest known quasars seems to have shut down the creation of new stars in all the galaxies…
Paper cut physics pinpoints the most hazardous types of paper
Science & Physics
September 9, 2024
Paper cut physics pinpoints the most hazardous types of paper
Any way you slice it, a paper cut is painful. Magazines, letters and books harbor a devious potential for minor…
The nearest midsized black hole might instead be a horde of lightweights
Space & Astronomy
September 9, 2024
The nearest midsized black hole might instead be a horde of lightweights
Contrary to a previous report, there’s no evidence of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s most…
Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion
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September 9, 2024
Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion
Shorelines worldwide have always been vulnerable to coastal erosion, a phenomenon rendered more ominous by rising sea levels that accompany…
The historic ‘Wow!’ signal may finally have a source. Sorry, it’s not aliens
Space & Astronomy
September 9, 2024
The historic ‘Wow!’ signal may finally have a source. Sorry, it’s not aliens
One of the most compelling potential signs of extraterrestrial communication might have an astrophysical explanation. Called the “Wow!” signal, the…
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
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September 9, 2024
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is…
The world’s fastest microscope makes its debut
Science & Physics
September 9, 2024
The world’s fastest microscope makes its debut
The motion of whizzing electrons has been captured like never before. Researchers have developed a laser-based microscope that snaps images…
A next-gen pain drug shows promise, but chronic sufferers need more options
Environment & Climate
September 9, 2024
A next-gen pain drug shows promise, but chronic sufferers need more options
Extreme Climate Survey Science News is collecting reader questions about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do you…
A new drug shows promise for hot flashes due to menopause
Environment & Climate
September 9, 2024
A new drug shows promise for hot flashes due to menopause
A new treatment for hot flashes brought relief and a better night’s rest for women experiencing these disruptive symptoms during…