Martian Mudstone Evidence is a Potential Biosignature
Upon entering the Jezero crater’s western edge, Perseverance investigated distinctive mudstone outcrops of the Bright Angel formation. There......
The new space age could thin the ozone layer
In recent years, the night sky has filled with satellites from rapidly expanding constellations in low Earth orbit, driven by a booming space......
New model aims to demystify ‘steam worlds’ beyond our solar system
For astrobiologists, the search for life beyond our solar system could be likened to where one would look in a vast desert—essentially......
Decades-Old Barrels of Industrial Waste Still Impacting Ocean Floor Off LA
Now, new research from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography reveals that the barrels with halos contained caustic alkaline waste......
Using nature to fight liver cancer
Chemistry breakthrough provides pathway to low cost treatmentsYou may not be aware that most of the medicines that have been approved for......
Giant DNA discovered hiding in your mouth
You might think that modern medical science knows everything there is to know about the human body. But even within the last decade, small......
Clues for Dinosaurs’ Diets Found in the Chemistry of Their Fossil Teeth
While the grub itself may be long gone, a record of dinosaurs’ favorite foods has been stowed away in their ancient tooth enamel over the......
Regular walking prevents chronic back pain
A major study has investigated the relationship between walking and the risk of developing chronic lower back problems. The findings could......