One proposed solution comes from atmospheric scientists Teresa Segura and Brian Toon of the University of Colorado Boulder. Their work, published in Science, points to the 25 largest Martian impact ...

American researchers have developed a remarkable robot bicycle capable of jumping and even performing a wheelie. With a surprisingly minimalist mechanical design, this prototype could pave the way for ...

Alzheimer’s disease is difficult to diagnose, as its symptoms develop gradually and can easily be mistaken for other conditions. However, an early diagnosis is crucial in slowing its progression.

The study, led by researchers at Colorado State University and published in Nature Microbiology, found that permafrost microbes can break down polyphenols, compounds previously considered off limits ...

A new study is challenging long held beliefs about the role of physical activity in reducing the risk of dementia in older adults. According to researchers, another simple daily habit may actually ...

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Astronomy sits alongside volcanology and paleontology as one of those fields that sparks the imagination of the public. For many children and teenagers, it has even been the catalyst for dreams of ...

Solitude is often viewed as a negative phenomenon, but it actually offers valuable benefits for our mental health. In 2024, 56% of Americans consider time spent alone essential for their psychological ...

Comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), K1 for short, was never the intended target. Noonan, a research professor at Auburn University in Alabama, and principal investigator Dennis Bodewits had secured Hubble ...

The story began on September 17, 1939. While the Nazis attacked from the West, the Soviet Red Army invaded from the East. The Glazewski family was mid lunch at their estate near Lviv when the news ...

Matteo Paz, a student at Pasadena High School, joined the Planet Finder Academy in the summer of 2022. The program immerses students in real world astronomy challenges. Under the mentorship of Caltech ...

Metformin has been the standard treatment for type 2 diabetes for more than 60 years. A study published in Science Advances reveals it also works through a specific brain pathway, one nobody knew ...