A big surprise in the sky was a rocket blasting off. Someone near Turks and Caicos spotted it on a recent January night in 2023. The sky was full of light! She wasn't seeing stars or meteors. This was a test of SpaceX Starship to Mars. But when they tried to control the ship, it flashed and came cra
The brain's knack for quickly learning and distinguishing rapid sequences of events is a game-changer in many activities, like sports or music. Imagine trying to hit a fastball or strum a guitar without this skill. However, how the brain pulls this off is still a big question mark for scientists.
A game changing trial changed the health outcome progress for a specific type of esophageal cell carcinoma. One of the major cancerous diseases had to be approached differently. A unique system, this test, had been established to work out how long cancer patients have left to live. Do not t
Lygus lineolaris, a troublemaker pest found all over North America, has a nose for trouble. This bug uses its sense of smell to find its favorite places to eat. Scientists wanted to figure out what smells attract this pest, specifically to crops. The scientists were curious about the smells
Imagine this: one group of kids got a special therapy called CBT, which helps people deal with problems by recognizing and changing thoughts and behaviors. Some were actively involved at home. Families of these group who were having trouble with socializing and living their life in peacefully. Now
Scientists have been curious to discover whether the interaction between plasmons and excitons in certain materials can achieve a special state of light matter interaction, known as strong coupling. These interactions are often observed when there is a mix of light and electrons at the nano scale,
Have you ever felt your muscles buzzing during a tough exercise session? This isn't just your imagination; your muscles are actually chatting. Tiny cells inside them are constantly exchanging signals and information. This muscle chatter isn't just random noise. It's crucial for understanding how mus
The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms o
Cells are busy places. They need to keep their proteins in order which means fixing or removing the damaged ones and ensuring the healthy ones continue to do what they need to for the cell to live. This is done by a process known as protein homeostasis. When something goes wrong, proteins collect da
So, you know how the ends of your shoelaces don't untangle easily? Telomeres are like the protective caps on the ends of plant chromosomes. These caps keep the genome stable, which is super important for the plant's health. To do this job, telomerase comes into play, a fancy word for an enzyme compl
