Have you ever pondered why the universe is filled with matter instead of antimatter? The answer might be hiding in the intriguing world of particle physics, specifically in a phenomenon called CP violation. CP violation is a fascinating concept that describes the slight differences in behavior betwe
Imagine you're on a quest to find aliens. But what exactly are you searching for? And how do you know if you've found them? Scientists use a slightly different approach. They think about it like a test with two results: true or not quite right. They use something called the Bayes factor to compare t
Imagine life's journey to humans as a series of difficult steps. The chance of completing these steps grows with time. Experts studied when smart life like us could appear in the universe. They found that most of it might come after today, unless these steps are few and planets last a long time. Thi
NASA's NEOWISE spacecraft, which spent over a decade hunting near-Earth objects like asteroids, met its end in a dramatic way. On November 1, the craft burned up in Earth's atmosphere, as expected. Launched in 2009 as WISE, its main mission was to explore the universe in infrared light. When its coo
NASA's VIPER lunar rover mission, which was canceled in July, is now under review for potential repurposing. About 50 initial expressions of interest were received, with a more formal request for information (RFI) issued afterward. NASA is currently considering partnerships to move forward with the
SpaceX recently sent its cargo Dragon spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) using a Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place on November 4 at 9:29 PM Eastern time from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A. The Dragon spacecraft, known as CRS-31 or SpX-31, will dock with the ISS on N
Ever since 2016, NASA's Juno spacecraft has been orbiting Jupiter, capturing stunning images of the planet and its moons. But get ready for a fresh look! On October 23, Juno made its closest approach to Jupiter, and the new photos are breathtaking. We're talking vibrant colors and shapes that look l
Ever pondered why certain people can't resist the allure of online conspiracy theories? A team of researchers has embarked on a mission to uncover the reason behind this fascination. They've dubbed their project "YOU&ICON, " aiming to understand what pulls people in. Their method? Gathering videos f
Imagine you're looking at two plants, Atropa belladonna (Deadly Nightshade) and Solanum tuberosum (Potato). You might not expect them to have much in common, especially when it comes to their yellowing leaves. But scientists have discovered something interesting. Using techniques like column chromat
Researchers wanted to see what happens when they put pressure on tiny follicles from mice ovaries being grown in a lab dish. These follicles have baby egg cells inside, and sometimes these cells are grown outside the body to mature (we call this "in vitro maturation" or IVM). First, scientists took
