A simple thought experiment: would you prefer to collide with a brick wall or a mattress? For most, the answer…
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EndangeredKyoto UniversityPlantsSciTech NewsSustainability
Cultural Legacy in Peril: The Fight To Save Japan’s Purple Gromwell
Caption: A delicate tapestry intertwined with the survival of the indigenous purple gromwell. Image credit: KyotoU Global Comms/Kazufumi Yazaki Preserving…
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AstronomyEuropean Space AgencyHubble Space TelescopeSciTech NewsSpace
Unveiling the Enigma of Jellyfish Galaxies: Hubble’s Last Glimpse
The Hubble Space Telescope has unveiled the grand finale in its series of mesmerizing images capturing jellyfish galaxies. Presenting JO206,…
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AstronomyEuropean Space AgencyJames Webb Space TelescopeNASANASA Goddard Space Flight CenterSciTech NewsSpace
Revealing the Hidden Marvels of Star Formation: Insights from the Webb Telescope
The barred spiral galaxy NGC 5068 has been unveiled in remarkable detail through the lens of NASA’s James Webb Space…
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Carbon DioxideClimate ChangeDuke UniversityEarthEcologyMicrobesSciTech NewsUC Santa Barbara
Researchers Uncover Climate Feedback Loop in Overlooked Microbes
Scientists studying a group of often neglected microorganisms have made a significant discovery regarding a climate feedback loop that could…
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EnvironmentHarvard UniversityPublic HealthSciTech News
Overlooking a Crucial Contaminant Source: EPA’s PFAS Rules and Their Limitations
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as forever chemicals, are persistent pollutants with significant environmental and health risks.…
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2D MaterialsKAUSTSciTech NewsSemiconductors
Revolutionary Achievement: World’s First Fully Functional 2D Microchip Unveiled
Researchers at KAUST, led by Professor Mario Lanza, have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully developing the world’s inaugural 2D…
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AnimalsDiseaseKyoto UniversitySciTech NewsWildlife
The Role of Disgust in Animal Survival: Nature’s Protective Shield
Caption: Researchers observe animals’ reactions to different excrements. Top left: Japanese macaques displaying human-like reactions. Top right: Adélie penguin avoiding…
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Climate ChangeEcosystemsGreenhouse GasSciTech News
Coastal Ecosystems Identified as Crucial Greenhouse Gas Absorbers
Coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and fjords, play a significant role in either absorbing or releasing greenhouse gases. However, a comprehensive…
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Cell BiologyCellsETH ZurichSciTech NewsUniversitiesUniversity Of Basel
How Our Cells Kill Themselves – Scientists Decode the Exact Mechanism at the Atomic Level
Decoding the Intricate Mechanism of Cell Self-Destruction at the Atomic Level A groundbreaking discovery by scientists sheds light on the…