Not only did pterosaurs have hollow wing bones, but even the solid sections of those bones were full of microscopic canalsDepositphotosA new analysis of pterosaur bones could lead to lighter and stronger materials for aircraftYou might think that if a species went extinct tens of millions of years ago, its design would be too...
Credit: PixabaySmall earthquakes beneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr suggest that the volcano may be nearing an eruption. Located about 3,370 meters (11,070 feet) above sea level, the mountain has experienced a surge in seismic activity recently, with thousands of minor earthquakes reported.Increased Chances of EruptionMatthew Haney, a volcano seismologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, informed...
Credit: PixabayIn search of the source of time, University of Surrey physicists Thomas Guff, Chintalpati Umashankar Shastry, and Andrea Rocco examined what they likened to a hot quantum bathtub beneath the endless stretch of eternity.No matter how hard we try, we can't remember what will happen tomorrow—and physicists still don't know why.They didn't find...
New research has identified why heart attacks cause more damage in malesDepositphotosA recent study has identified testosterone as the reason men suffer greater heart muscle damage after a heart attack than women. Researchers have also found a potential solution using an existing drug.The World Heart Federation's World Heart Report 2023 highlighted that heart disease...
An artist's impression shows a generic asteroid. Detecting the threat of near-Earth objects such as asteroids that could cause harm to our planet is a primary focus of NASA and other space organizations. ESA/FILEThe recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 has an average 2% chance of colliding with Earth in 2032. While the odds of an...
he biohybrid hand was floated in a liquid to reduce friction and allow the joints to float back to their original shape after electrical stimulationX. Ren, Y. Morimoto and S. Takeuchi, 2025/ Science RoboticsResearchers have made significant progress in creating an artificial hand that can grip and perform gestures by integrating lab-grown muscle tissue...
Retired wind turbine blades can be hard to repurpose because of their typically non-recyclable composite materials - which can include fiberglassEstormiz / Wikimedia CommonsWind turbines provide an excellent source of clean energy, but disposing of them when they are decommissioned presents a major challenge. Researchers in China have discovered a practical method to recycle...
Credit: PixabayUsing scented products indoors alters the air chemistry, generating as much pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers warn that breathing in these tiny particles could have serious health consequences.Indoor Air Pollution from Common Household ItemsWhen you hear or think about "air pollution," you likely associate it...
Octopus Spring, a thermal spring at Yellowstone National Park's Lower Geyser Basin, contains higher levels of oxygen than the neighbouring Conch Spring. (Bill Wight CA/Getty Images)Recent research from Montana State University suggests that microbial life in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin could provide insight into the evolution of how life adapted to use oxygen.The microorganisms living...
Credit: PixabayIncredibly strong marsquakes that violently shake the red planet don't always originate from beneath the surface, new research reveals.New Insights on Mars' Interior and CoreA study using AI to analyze seismic data reveals how intensely the quakes shake the Martian interior.This discovery has important implications for understanding Mars' core and the processes that...
