Discoveries
Calcium-based batteries could be a step closer to reality
Calcium is about 2,500 times as abundant as lithium in nature, making the calcium-ion energy storage technology a promising candidate for next-generation batteries.
Scientists create gold one million times thinner than a fingernail
The authors call this a "landmark achievement."
‘Hidden’ ancient galaxies discovery may redefine our understanding of the Universe
The wealth of newly discovered ancient galaxies suggests that scientists may have to refine their model of the universe.
Fish harvesting causes rapid evolution, according to genetic data
Overfishing is causing fish stocks to evolve rapidly.
Earth’s history gets rewritten by a single drop of water
The findings show that plate tectonics started 3.3 billion years ago, coinciding with the period when life started on Earth.
Quark-Gluon Plasma that filled the early Universe investigated by ALICE
Physicists at CERN probed exotic subatomic particles -- and found some unexpected results.
Ingenious new technique shows Mars’ Mount Sharp to be very porous
Yay for creative science!
Paleontologists discovered a new species of ancient shark — and it was so, so tiny
" teeth are the size of a sand grain. Without a microscope you'd just throw them away," says one of its discoverers.
New deep-water microbes have the skills to help fight climate change
Unexpected but not unwelcome!
Dopamine is the key allowing our brains to change beliefs — short-term ones, at least
Don't forget to post some dopamine with that sarcastic comment -- it will work much better.
Underwater volcano found off Australian coast may act as superhighway for whales
The chain of seamounts is brimming with underwater life.
Jupiter’s magnetic field is extremely bizarre, potentially due to unknown processes in its core
We have no idea why this happens -- but we do have hypotheses.
Scientists find the first plant-eating shark — but it still likes to hunt
A ferocious predator actually enjoys a vegetarian snack from time to time.
Nanobodies On The Road To Curing Parkinson’s Disease
Mostly affecting those 60 years old and older, an estimated 7 to 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson's Disease.
Slowing Down Cancer by Activating the Circadian Clock
New research suggests we can target body clock genes to prevent tumors.
New tardigrade species with unusual eggs found in Japanese parking lot
These almost indestructible creatures are one species stronger.
