The asteroid that may have killed the dinosaurs came from beyond Jupiter
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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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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…
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