For the first time, scientists have revealed the chemical structure of one of the key markers of Alzheimer's disease, capturing high-resolution images of the abnormal tau protein deposits suspected to … [Read more...]
Scientists are designing a quantum scanning device that works kinda like Doctor Who’s sonic screwdriver
Researchers the Australian National University (ANU) say they were inspired by one particular function of the sonic screwdriver – scanning and identifying matter. They were also looking at other … [Read more...]
How to cook graphene using only soybean oil. Seriously, these scientists did it
Since it was first forged in the labs of the University of Manchester in the UK, graphene has been touted as the miracle material of the 21st century. For good reason, too. It’s 200 times stronger … [Read more...]
Scientists training telescopes on “strong signal” from distant star
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 30 (UPI) --Astronomers are fixing turning their telescopes to a point in the sky where a very strong signal has been detected from a star about 94 light years away. … [Read more...]
Scientists say they’ve found a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, our closest neighbor – Washington Post
EurekAlert (press release)Scientists say they've found a planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, our closest neighborWashington PostWant more science news? We can deliver the latest to your inbox. Sign … [Read more...]
Scientists discover new ‘Frankenstein’ form of light, with important consequences for quantum computing
British researchers at the Imperial College London have discovered a previously unknown form of light in which photons and electrons become coupled. This enthralling new phenomenon could open new … [Read more...]
Scientists throw a curve at knuckleball explanation
Knuckleballs baffle baseball players with their unpredictable swerves. A new study suggests a possible cause of the pitch’s erratic flight — sudden changes in the drag force on a ball, due to a … [Read more...]