In the vast ocean that once covered parts of Vancouver Island, a peculiar marine reptile swam around 85 million years ago. This creature, part of the elasmosaur family, had a mix of ancient and advanced features. It was a true oddity among its kin. Scientists have now given this creature a name: Tra
The James Webb Space Telescope recently captured an incredible image of the galaxy cluster Abell S1063. This cluster is so massive that it acts like a cosmic magnifying glass, bending light from distant galaxies. This effect, known as gravitational lensing, allows the telescope to see galaxies that
Megalodon, the massive shark that ruled the oceans millions of years ago, might not have been the picky eater scientists once thought. New findings suggest this giant predator had a varied diet, feasting on more than just large marine mammals like whales. This discovery comes from a close look at th
SpaceX is gearing up for a significant day with two major events. The first is the ninth test flight of the Starship rocket. The second is a talk by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about his company's plans to make humans a multiplanetary species. The Starship rocket is a massive, reusable vehicle designed to
The gut's bacteria play a big role in bone health, especially when people are stuck in bed or floating in space. The gut's bacteria can change when people are not moving around. This change can lead to bone problems. But there might be a solution in a substance called butyrate. It is a type of s
The world of color sensors is getting a makeover. Scientists have crafted a clever tool that can spot tiny changes in structures. This tool is a gradient protein thin-film-based Bragg's mirror. It's like a super-powered color sensor that can detect even the smallest shifts in structures. This is
In the vast world of marine life, there are countless tiny organisms that hold big secrets. One such secret is a newly found compound called aspergillicin I. This compound was discovered in a fungus called Aspergillus uvarum. This fungus was found in a sample of marine mud. It is not alone. Ten othe
In Spain, a rock with a fingerprint and a red dot has sparked excitement among scientists. This rock, found in a shelter, is believed to be around 43, 000 years old. The red dot is thought to be a nose, making the rock look like a human face. This discovery raises questions about the artistic abilit
Drugs and their targets have a complex relationship. This is especially true for large molecules like monoclonal antibodies. These big molecules often stick tightly to their targets. This leads to unusual behavior in how the body processes the drug. At low doses, the body clears these drugs faster t
Wastewater treatment faces a big hurdle in cold climates. The cold slows down the bacteria that break down ammonia. This makes it hard to clean wastewater effectively. But there's a clever fix: embedding immobilization technology (EIT). This method wraps the bacteria in a protective layer. It helps
