Evolution of the most powerful ocean current on Earth
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current plays an important part in global overturning circulation,…
‘Cosmic cannibals’ expel jets into space at 40 percent the speed of light
For the first time, astronomers have measured the speed of fast-moving jets…
Sleeping supermassive black holes awakened briefly by shredded stars
A new investigation into an obscure class of galaxies known as Compact…
Researchers show that introduced tardigrade proteins can slow metabolism in human cells
University of Wyoming researchers have gained further insight into how tardigrades survive…
Beethoven’s genes reveal low predisposition for beat synchronization
Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most celebrated musicians in human history,…
Micro-Lisa! Making a mark with novel nano-scale laser writing
High-power lasers are often used to modify polymer surfaces to make high-tech…
Tiniest ‘starquake’ ever detected | ScienceDaily
An orange dwarf star has yielded the tiniest 'starquakes' ever recorded, measured…
More exposure to artificial, bright, outdoor night-time light linked to higher stroke risk
People continuously exposed to bright, artificial light at night may be at…
Common household chemicals pose new threat to brain health, study finds
A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of…
The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale
Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have…