Category: Science

Beta(β)-type titanium (Ti) alloys are renowned for their strength, formability and resistance to harsh environments. This, along with their excellent biocompatibility, has made them adequately suited for implants and prosthetics, from joint replacement to stents. Beta(β)-type titanium (Ti) alloys are renowned for their strength, formability and resistance to harsh environments. This, along with their excellent biocompatibility,…

Representatives for a Maine company that plans to send small satellites into space from the Northeast’s most rural state said they will start launches next year. Representatives for a Maine company that plans to send small satellites into space from the Northeast’s most rural state said they will start launches next year. Space Exploration Phys.org – latest science…

As a scholar of urban governance and data policy, I viewed the responses to protests on U.S. campuses as about more than threats to academic freedom and freedom of speech. As a scholar of urban governance and data policy, I viewed the responses to protests on U.S. campuses as about more than threats to academic freedom…

Weather experts are warning that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could be among the most active on record. Hurricanes annually cause millions of dollars in damage to households and public infrastructure, but also to businesses. Weather experts are warning that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could…

New research from the University of Washington published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, shows how “microinclusions”—brief instances of positive treatment, especially from members of the dominant group—help women feel valued at work. New research from the University of Washington published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, shows how “microinclusions”—brief instances of…

As we discover more and more exoplanets—and the current total is in excess of 5,200—we continue to try to learn more about them. Astrobiologists busy themselves analyzing their atmospheres searching for anything that provides a sign of life. As we discover more and more exoplanets—and the current total is in excess of 5,200—we continue to try…

After her death 73 years ago, Henrietta Lacks’ story has sparked a new approach to patient consent and data privacy. After her death 73 years ago, Henrietta Lacks’ story has sparked a new approach to patient consent and data privacy. Health All Articles | Discover Magazine

A distinctive plant that steals nutrients from underground fungi has been discovered as a new species by botanists from the Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) in collaboration with local naturalists and stakeholders. The research is published in the journal PhytoKeys. A distinctive plant that steals nutrients from underground fungi has been discovered as a new species…

In 2004, a pair of economists published a landmark study to measure discrimination in the labor market. In the study, the researchers applied to real job openings with fictitious applicants but changed the applicant names to reflect a different gender or race. In 2004, a pair of economists published a landmark study to measure discrimination in…

One underappreciated aspect of the current flood of exoplanet discoveries is the technical marvels that enable it. Scientists and engineers must capture and detect minute signals from stars and planets light years away. With the technologies of even a few decades ago, that would have been impossible—now it seems commonplace. However, there are still some…