Study suggests that a sun is born in pairs, ours is dubbed ‘Nemesis’
We see stars in pairs and triplets all the time in space. Three-starred Alpha Centauri is just one such example. But scientists never knew...
Homo Sapien fossils in Morocco could rewrite human evolutionary history
What looks to be the oldest fossilized remains of Homo Sapiens have been unearthed out of Morocco. As it turns out, this discovery is...
Scientists find that plants use sound to find water
Just like a thirsty animal knows to walk toward the sound of a gushing river, a new study shows that plants can listen for...
Excessive diesel emissions are causing premature deaths
If you’ve ever had the misfortune of standing on the wrong side of a bus or long-haul truck as it accelerates past you, you’ll...
Discovery of a thin transparent film could shake up the electronics industry
The race is always on for companies like Samsung and Apple to develop a phone with the largest screen size, is lightweight, and slim. Each year...
A CRISPR/Cas9 study just edited out HIV in mice
Biologist Hermann Muller was the first to discover just how much power we have to manipulate the genetic code when, in 1927, he blasted...
Scientist discovers that the Waxworm can eat plastic
Behold the Waxworm, a caterpillar capable of eating plastic. These creepy crawlies are normally found in beehives where they dine on honey and wax....
Researchers use computational models to discover two new magnets
From computers to medical devices, magnets power a wide range of technology that we use everyday. However, rare earth magnets scarce due to their cost...
Scientists discover cephalopods can recode RNA proteins
Octopuses have a pretty well-earned reputation for their cunning and wit. Some have even reached celebrity status for their antics. Otto the octopus is...
Broken cell phone screens could one day become self healing
A research group lead by Dr. Chao Wang presented their work in developing a self healing polymeric material. On April 4th, Dr. Wang presented their...