Having extra chromosomes is typically an issue for an organism and can disrupt development or cause disease. But some cells benefit instead. For example, cancer cells or pathogenic yeasts can use extra chromosomes to escape treatment and become drug-resistant. Having extra chromosomes is typically an issue for an organism and can disrupt development or cause disease….
Huge black holes are firing powerful beams of particles into space—and then changing their aim to fire at new targets. This discovery, made using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Radio Astronomical Observatory’s (NRAO) Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), shows what kind of widespread impact black holes can have…
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft passed its six-month checkup with a clean bill of health, and there’s no holding back now. Navigators are firing its futuristic-looking electric thrusters, which emit a blue glow, nearly nonstop as the orbiter zips farther into deep space. NASA’s Psyche spacecraft passed its six-month checkup with a clean bill of health, and there’s…
Cicadas are beginning to emerge throughout the Southern and Midwestern parts of the United States of America. Billions of the buzzing insects are expected thanks to a ‘double brood,’ a rare occurrence not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas will pop up at the same time. “They’re your new neighbors…
A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes. A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes. internal-storyline-no, your-feed-science, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Space and Astronomy, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, vis-design NYT > Science
The spotlight Hey there, Looking Forward fam. In honor of our 100th newsletter last month, we launched a drabble contest, asking you to imagine the evolution of a single climate solution that excites you, 100 years from now. We are honored, and inspired, by the creative visions that so many of you sent in —…
Promethium is extremely rare, with only about 0.5 kg naturally occurring in Earth’s crust at any given time. The post Scientists Determine Properties of Extremely Rare Element: Promethium appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Promethium is extremely rare, with only about 0.5 kg naturally occurring in Earth’s crust at any given time. The post…
We’ve been told, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Well, windows work two ways. Our eyes are also our windows to the world. What we see and how we see it help determine how we move through the world. In other words, our vision helps guide our actions, including social behaviors. We’ve been told,…
Astronomers at MIT, NASA, and elsewhere have a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins, by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting. Astronomers at MIT, NASA, and elsewhere have a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins, by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting. Astronomy Phys.org – latest…
The commercial space industry is growing exponentially, and experts are looking for ways to make it more sustainable. The commercial space industry is growing exponentially, and experts are looking for ways to make it more sustainable. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine