Science
Earth’s “second moon” won’t be sticking around for Thanksgiving, but just as many of us will on Thursday (Nov. 28), it seems the asteroid was paying a visit to its … Read More
Discovered in 2014, the S2 asteroid has captivated scientists with its sheer magnitude and the profound effects of its impact. Recent research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy … Read More
A diagram of left-handed and right-handed versions of the amino acid isovaline, found in the Murchison meteorite. Credit: NASA The mystery of why life uses molecules with specific orientations has … Read More
For a long time, astronomers believed galaxy formation followed a very specific model: cosmic gas collects in clumps, stars are born from those clumps, and, over billions of years, stellar … Read More
Africa is the homeland of humanity – at least, that’s what most experts currently think. Like all families, Homo sapiens has a complicated story marked by disagreements, unanswered questions, and … Read More
74 million kilometres is a huge distance from which to observe something. But 74 million km isn’t such a big deal when the object is the Sun. That’s how far … Read More
A species of wood-eating fungus didn’t need a brain to pass a cognitive test with flying colors, and researchers say this first-of-its-kind discovery could have broader implications for understanding consciousness … Read More
The Chinese Mars rover Zhurong is adding an exciting twist to the story and history of water on Mars. After landing in southern Utopia Planitia on Mars in May 2021, … Read More
Summary: Toddlers use subtle grammatical cues in sentences to infer the meanings of new words. Researchers found that children rely on “focus” signals—emphasis or stress in speech—rather than assuming words … Read More
The New River in West Virginia is a vestige of a far older river system, remnants of which remain virtually hidden. (Photo: David Sibray) WEST VIRGINIA IS HAUNTED by the … Read More
