Astrophysicists capture astonishing images of gamma-ray flare from supermassive black hole M87
The first-ever photo of a black hole rocked the world in 2019, when the Event Horizon Telescope, or EHT, published an image of the supermassive
A dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others
For years, scientists have looked to a critical piece of immune system machinery — known as the interferon pathway — for answers. There, when our
A new galaxy, much like our own
Stunning new photographs by a Wellesley College-led team of astronomers have revealed a newly forming galaxy that looks remarkably similar to a young Milky Way.
Aerosol pollutants from cooking may last longer in the atmosphere
New insights into the behaviour of aerosols from cooking emissions and sea spray reveal that particles may take up more water than previously thought, potentially
Dogs use two-word button combos to communicate
A new study from UC San Diego’s Comparative Cognition Lab shows that dogs trained to use soundboards to “talk” are capable of making two-word button
Less is more: Why an economical Iridium catalyst works so well
In the future, hydrogen will be needed in a climate-neutral energy system to store energy, as a fuel, and a raw material for the chemical
CAST mouse model: A crucial tool for future COVID-19 outbreaks
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory and Trudeau Institute have identified the first mouse strain that is susceptible to severe COVID-19 without the need for genetic
MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with Celiac disease
Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with coeliac disease, which could be
DNA of 1,000 year-old maize sheds light on origins of globally important food crop
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world’s most
Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or