Artist's impression of ASKAP J1839-0756. (James Josephides)At the end of their lifecycles, some of the largest stars explode in massive supernovas, leaving behind dense cores called neutron stars. These remnants can emit strong radio waves from their magnetic poles.As these stars rotate, their radio beams sweep across Earth, creating periodic pulses much like a...
(ValaGrenier/Getty Images)The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a controversial food coloring known to cause cancer in animals. Decades after scientific evidence first raised concerns, Red 3, as it is also known, continues to be used in nearly 3,000 food products in the United...
An x-ray detector at the National Ignition Facility was used to measure the energy spectrum and intensity of x-ray bursts created in the experimentsLawrence Livermore National LaboratoryA groundbreaking innovation at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has combined high-power lasers with an ultralight silver metal foam to create the brightest X-ray source ever recorded, boasting...
Scientists make a huge leap forward in understanding the genetic map of depression risk. Credit: PixabayWe are closer than ever to accurately determining if a person’s biology makes them more prone to major depressive disorder. Researchers have identified 293 new gene variants linked to increased risk, a 42% increase from what was previously known.A...
Credit: PixabayA daily glass of milk might help prevent bowel cancer, according to a study by Oxford University and Cancer Research UK. The findings indicate that even a small increase in milk consumption could significantly reduce the risk of developing the disease.Bowel cancer affects 45,000 people annually in the UK, making it the fourth...
"I am your pillbug, Luke" – Bathynomus vaderi is named for the fact that its distinctive head resembles Darth Vader's flared helmetNguyen Thanh SonWhat has 14 legs, dwells on the ocean floor, and resembles Darth Vader? A newly discovered supergiant isopod species, which you can even try as a dish if you visit Vietnam.What...
Credit: PixabayFirefighters tackling the devastating wildfires that swept through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 faced challenges due to limited freshwater supplies.When conditions allow, experienced pilots operating aircraft known as Super Scoopers collect 1,500 gallons of seawater at a time, delivering it with pinpoint accuracy to combat the flames.Using seawater to fight fires...
Credit: PixabayA rare celestial spectacle is set to illuminate Earth’s night skies. On the evening of February 28, 2025, all seven other planets in the Solar System—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars—will align in a striking row. This breathtaking event, known as a great planetary alignment, promises a stunning visual treat.Six Planets...
A head-on view of the Beatbot Amphibious RoboTurtle, on display last week at CES 2025BeatbotWhen designing a fast, agile, and adaptable underwater robot, why not take inspiration from nature? That’s precisely what China’s Beatbot did with its bio-inspired Amphibious RoboTurtle.Unveiled as a prototype at CES last week, this autonomous robot is built for tasks...
Credit: DepositphotosWaves rippling from Earth's core provide valuable clues about its composition and the distribution of its materials.Researchers from ETH Zurich and Caltech have used seismic waves to uncover unexpected chunks of Earth's plates in surprising locations. For over a century, geologists have mapped Earth's interior by analyzing how seismic signals travel at different...
