This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Metabolism is the ‘beating heart of the cell’. New research from ELSI traces the history of metabolism from primordial Earth to modern times (from left to right). The history of compound discovery over time (white line) is cyclical and almost … Read more
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — The earth beneath our feet can feel solid, stable, and seemingly eternal. But the continents we call home are unique among our planetary neighbors, and their formation has long been a mystery to scientists. Now researchers think they may have uncovered a crucial piece of the puzzle: the role of ancient … Read more
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. CNN — I was lucky enough to catch an amazing glimpse of the Northern Lights from my own home this month, when the largest solar storm to hit Earth in two … Read more
R. Hurt/JPL-Caltech/NASA Gliese 12b orbits a cool red dwarf star just 40 light-years away. Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — Two teams of scientists have discovered a theoretically habitable planet, smaller than Earth but larger than Venus, orbiting a … Read more
Male gorillas have the smallest penises of all apes, averaging 1.1 inches Scientists have identified the genetic mutation responsible for this adaptation By Shivali Best for Mailonline Published: 6:03 AM EDT, May 24, 2024 | Updated: 6:03 AM EDT, May 24, 2024 With a length of up to 1.80 meters and a weight of a … Read more
Our solar system is a pretty busy place. There are millions of objects moving around – from planets to moons, to comets and asteroids. And every year we discover more and more objects (usually small asteroids or fast comets) calling the solar system home. Astronomers had found all eight of the major planets by 1846. … Read more
This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked trusted source proofread OK! The image, captured by the Euclid satellite, shows the Perseus cluster of galaxies bathed in a soft, soft blue light coming from orphan stars. These orphan stars are scattered throughout the cluster and extend up to 2 million light-years from the center. … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — The sun has a powerful magnetic field that creates sunspots on the star’s surface and unleashes solar storms like the one that bathed much of the planet in beautiful auroras this month. But … Read more
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. CNN — The sun has a powerful magnetic field that creates sunspots on the star’s surface and unleashes solar storms like the one that bathed much of the planet in beautiful auroras this month. But … Read more
For people with paralysis or amputation, neuroprosthetic systems that artificially stimulate muscle contraction with electrical current can help them regain limb function. However, despite years of research, this type of prosthesis is not widely used because it leads to rapid muscle fatigue and poor control. MIT researchers have developed a new approach that they hope … Read more