It is estimated that the moon’s crust was covered in molten rock millions of years ago, when many volcanic activity broke out on the planet’s surface. In the course of time, the lava formed the dark patches on the moon’s ...
The parasite that steals your brainpower is just about wherever you look, Toxoplasma gondii. An estimated 50 percent of individuals may be infected by this tiny parasite, and several studies reveal that it has the potential to affect human behavior in ...
It may be a bit depressing to know that even those huge, shiny, and powerful balls of fire from the sky will face their demise at some point. It’s also the case for our Sun, but there’s no need to ...
It was recently reported that astronauts of the International Space Station’s all-private personnel complained about their travel to low Earth orbit, arguing that they had far too many tasks to complete onboard the lab. They stated that they attempted to ...
According to a recent study, scientists have devised a CRISPR-Cas9 technique to allow for gene editing in insects. “Direct parental” CRISPR is a straightforward and effective procedure that includes injecting substances into female adults whose eggs are growing rather than ...
A new facility in the USA is focusing on the creation of new atoms. For example, the lab will create unstable variants of common elements, including carbon & uranium, to better understand how they got their start in the universe. ...
Beautiful and harmless, the newly found snake has piqued the interest of scientists worldwide. The genus Phalotris includes 15 semi-subterranean species that are found in central South America. There is a distinct pattern of red, black, and yellow on the ...
Astronomers don’t give up hope in looking for signs of alien life on Mars, even though the planet seems like a complete wasteland. But we all know that looks are often deceiving and that even microorganisms such as germs can ...
It has now been reported that there may be a new way to learn more about life on the old Earth. A group of scientists has lately uncovered minuscule traces of bacterial and algal life – preserved in crystals of ...
In a snapshot taken by NASA’s Curiosity rover the other week, the robot captured a strange sight on the martian surface: an apparently oblong and gloomy entrance in the planet’s rocky outcroppings. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS) On May 7, the Mastcam just ...