The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and it's still making groundbreaking discoveries. This rover, launched in 2011, has been a game-changer for scientists studying the Red Planet. It has sent back detailed footage and challenged old beliefs about water on Mars. Last May,
There is a lot of stuff that people use every day. Some of it might stick around for a very long time. Imagine a future where people dig up old tech and wonder what it was used for. That's what some scientists are thinking about. They are looking at things like wind turbines and cell phones. These i
A new approach in cancer treatment is making waves, focusing on smart nanotechnology. This method involves using tiny carriers to deliver treatments directly to tumors. These carriers, called nanophotothermal agents, have been designed to overcome several hurdles. The goal is to enhance stability
Human bocavirus 1, or HBoV1, is a sneaky virus that can cause a range of respiratory issues in kids and stomach troubles in adults. It belongs to the Parvoviridae family. The problem is, scientists have a hard time studying it. They need better tools to understand how it works and to develop treatme
Starliner, the spacecraft designed for human missions, has been grounded for over six months. NASA and Boeing are still figuring out if the next flight will carry astronauts or just cargo. The decision is far from finalized. The next launch is not expected until late this year or more likely in 2026
The way particles move in liquids isn't always straightforward. It's easy to assume that particles just float along with the current. But there's a weird thing that happens sometimes. Particles can actually move against the flow, going upstream. This is what scientists call upstream contamination. I
Researchers have been exploring the use of Aluminum/Scandium (Al/Sc) multilayers for optical applications in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) range. These multilayers are particularly useful for wavelengths longer than the Sc M2, 3 absorption edge. One key challenge is improving the interface quality
Genome sequencing has made huge leaps forward. Now, some methods can map out chromosomes from end to end. However, these advanced techniques often need a lot of data from different sources. This can make the process expensive and time-consuming. The good news is that researchers are finding ways to
Hippopotamuses and whales might seem like an odd pair, but they share a lot in common! They both evolved from the same land-dwelling ancestor and have developed similar traits to thrive in water. While scientists have studied the electrical signals in whale hearts, the hippopotamus heart is still a
A rare celestial event is set to occur on March 29. A partial solar eclipse will be visible in the skies over eastern North America and Europe. This event happens when the moon moves between the Earth and the sun, blocking part of the sun's light. It will create a striking visual effect, making i
