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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is providing up to $10 million in funding to investigate the extraction of nickel from soil using plants, a method known as phytomining. This initiative aims to...
After months of investigation, NASA engineers have identified corrupted memory hardware in the Voyager 1 spacecraft's flight data system as the cause of its transmission issues. The team has...
Discover a range of eclipse-focused citizen science projects set to make significant scientific contributions on Monday, April 8. Get involved and make your mark on these exciting initiatives.
A cutting-edge scientific camera, SCARF, achieves an astounding encoding rate of 156.3 terahertz per second, capturing images at an unprecedented speed. This breakthrough in femtophotography is set...
Joining the NASA-backed Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project, hundreds of students will lead a scientific mission to study the April 8 total solar eclipse. This bold endeavor empowers students to...
The International Space Station is set to receive ultra-high-definition cameras, providing free access to live 4K Earth imagery from 250 miles above. The continuous stream will offer stunning views...
Contrary to traditional beliefs, a study led by Frans Vinberg, PhD, and Vladimir J. Kefalov challenges the notion that human eyes cannot detect infrared light, shedding new light on our visual...
Bioluminescent petunias are a breakthrough in plant science, bringing the enchanting glow typically associated with the ocean depths to terrestrial flora. This innovation is a testament to the...
The Joint European Torus (JET) in the UK achieved a new world record for energy output before being decommissioned. This milestone brings us closer to the dream of clean, limitless energy through...
NASA's latest mission will focus on studying microscopic plant life and particles from space to collect vital data on climate change, air quality, and ocean health, contributing to a better...
The Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team has unveiled the sharpest image of the M87 black hole, offering unprecedented insight into one of the universe's most enigmatic phenomena. This breakthrough...
This week's science highlights encompass a groundbreaking physics experiment converting light into matter, NASA's Juno mission nearing a close rendezvous with Jupiter's moon Io, and a compilation of...
A groundbreaking algorithm has uncovered a multitude of gene-editing enzymes in environmental DNA, including some linked to DNA-cutting and others shrouded in mystery.
Scientists are using wind tunnels to simulate the conditions a probe would face while descending into the atmosphere of Uranus or Neptune. This research is crucial for the high-priority missions...