As the world prepares for the closest flyby of asteroid Apophis in 2029, a historic opportunity to gather crucial information about this potentially hazardous asteroid presents itself. In four years, on 13 April 2029, a large asteroid named 'Apophis' will fly by Earth just 32,000 kilometres above the surface. This...

Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding an exoplanet orbiting a pair of brown dwarf stars in an unusual perpendicular configuration. Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, finding an exoplanet orbiting a pair of brown dwarf stars in an unusual perpendicular configuration. The two brown dwarfs, which are small and...

Scientists have successfully created axion quasiparticles, mimicking the behavior of hypothetical particles that could explain dark matter. This breakthrough offers a new way to study the elusive particle and potentially reveal its existence. Researchers have successfully created axion quasiparticles, which behave similarly to hypothetical axion particles that could be the...

Harnessing Rainfall for Renewable Energy: Researchers at the National University of Singapore have made a breakthrough in generating electricity from rain, paving the way for a new approach to renewable energy generation. Water falls on Earth every day, creating a vast amount of energy that is currently wasted due to...

A Harvard research initiative is using physics and neuroscience to uncover the fundamental principles that drive artificial intelligence's learning process, aiming to improve A.I. systems and minimize bias. A group of Harvard researchers is using physics and neuroscience to study artificial intelligence's internal logic, aiming to uncover the fundamental principles...

Quantum computing holds the transformative potential to revolutionize fields like drug development, materials science, and climate change mitigation, but its future is shrouded in uncertainty due to engineering hurdles. Quantum physics has had a profound impact on our daily lives, from the smartphones we use to the technology that powers...

Researchers have revived hope for an old idea: using stem cells to replace the nerve cells that die in Parkinson's disease, with early trials demonstrating safe and meaningful impact on disease symptoms. In two small clinical trials published in Nature, researchers have revived hope for an old idea: using stem...

As winter approaches, white-tailed deer must adapt their foraging habits to survive. Discover the fascinating seasonal diet changes of these majestic creatures. Deer's diet varies significantly throughout the year to match forage abundance. In spring and summer, they prefer green forage such as forbs, grasses, and new growth from trees and...

Discover the fascinating world of wild mushrooms, from edible varieties like shiitake and oyster mushrooms to poisonous lookalikes that can be deadly if ingested. Learn how to identify and prepare these mysterious fungi for a culinary adventure. 3 Major Types of Mushrooms: Edible, Wild and Poisonous Some types of mushrooms are...

The elusive black-footed cat, a tiny but fierce hunter, has adapted to its arid African habitat with unique features that make it one of the smallest yet most formidable felines in the world. The black-footed cat, Felis nigripes, is one of the smallest and most formidable felines in the world....