Discovery
11 articles
New research shows ancient microbes' role in complex life
For the first time, scientists have visually captured an ancient Asgard archaeon physically interacting with a bacterium through delicate nanotubes.
LZ Experiment Detects Unexplained Signal, Hinting at Dark Matter
In a subterranean lab deep beneath the Black Hills of South Dakota, the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment recorded a single particle interaction that released 248 kiloelectronvolts of energy.
NASA Roman Space Telescope Explores Universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope, now successfully launched, is poised to send back 1.
What Are Major Evolutionary Transitions and How Do They Occur?
Imagine a cosmic clock where the ticks mark major evolutionary leaps.
What Is the Human Microbiome and How Does It Influence Health?
The human gut alone harbors over 100 trillion microorganisms, encoding more than 3 million genes — a genetic library vastly larger than our own human genome.
Metsera IPO and Edison Scientific's New Partnership
Metsera's initial public offering secured approximately $275.
Venezuela double earthquake kills 235, strikes flagged faults
In the span of about a minute on Wednesday, two powerful earthquakes, initially reported as magnitudes 7.
Extinct bears had surprising diet of sugary plants
Nearly one in six short-faced bears from the ancient tar pits of Rancho La Brea suffered from severe dental cavities.
Plasma beam tech could revolutionize Mars laundry
A purple plasma beam reduced spore colonies on cotton fabric from 250,000 colonies per milliliter to about 60,000 in recent tests, according to New Scientist .
Scientists Discover Impossible Black Holes Reshaping Cosmic Theories
For the first time, physicists have observed a 'black hole triple' system where a central black hole devours a star every 6.
Beluga whales show individual self-awareness in mirror test
In 2001, a beluga whale named Natasha peered into a mirror, then repeatedly opened her mouth and examined her teeth, a behavior now recognized as compelling evidence of self-awareness.