Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They live in two main ways: virulent or temperate. Knowing a phage's lifestyle is important for understanding how it interacts with bacteria, especially in fields like phage therapy. But keeping up with the growing number of sequ
Ever wondered where survival is most likely? Let's explore three types of environments: local, global, and fixed. Surprisingly, creatures have a better chance in a locally changing environment than a fixed one. And guess what? A fixed environment is actually more forgiving than a global one! Imagin
In recent days, a photo of astronaut Sunita Williams has sparked worry about her health. She's been stuck on the International Space Station (ISS) along with Barry Wilmore since June, after their Boeing Starliner had technical issues. They were initially supposed to stay for just eight days, but now
Imagine a star spinning so fast, it completes 716 rotations in a single second. That's what scientists found when they studied a neutron star in a binary system called 4U 1820-30. This dead star, located 26, 000 light-years away, isn't just speedy – it's also explosive. Its surface bursts with therm
Get ready for a cosmic shake-up! In 2029, an asteroid named Apophis will zoom past Earth, and scientists think it might get a makeover. This space rock, named after the Egyptian god of chaos, is set to pass within 20, 000 miles of our planet. That's closer than some satellites! While it won't hit Ea
On Tuesday, a SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS), just under a day after its launch from Florida. This mission, like many before it, delivered around 2, 700 kilograms of supplies and science experiments to the orbiting laboratory. With this voyage, SpaceX
In a surprising discovery, astronomers found that the bright "blobs" within a jet from a nearby black hole seem to speed up when viewed in X-rays compared to radio waves. This intriguing find comes from studying data collected over decades by NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. The lead researcher, Da
Last Wednesday night, just before Halloween, Duluth residents spotted an unusual sight in the sky. An object, described as having a green glow, silently moved across the night sky. A video shared by a friend from upper Lincoln Park showed this peculiar event. People took to Reddit to discuss and fig
You might spot some amazing shooting stars this fall! The Taurid meteor shower will be visible soon. NASA says it's one of the biggest meteor showers, thanks to Comet Encke. This comet left a bunch of space debris behind, and when Earth passes through it, we see a show! The shower has two parts: the
Imagine a tiny box made of magnolia wood floating in space. This isn't a fantasy; it's a real experiment! Researchers from Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry have sent a wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station (ISS). In about a month, it will be released into space to
