Jupiter and Venus to Make Spectacular Twilight Encounter
Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat, as two of the brightest planets - Jupiter and Venus -…
Experimental GM Wheat Not Aphid Resistant, Almost £3 million Spent In Trials
A genetically modified wheat trial has ended in failure, after around £3 million ($4.7 million) was invested in…
Cassini Spacecraft Snaps Saturn’s Crater-Filled Moon, Dione
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has homed in on one of Saturn’s many moons, Dione. After a rather close encounter,…
Research Suggests Active Volcanoes Exist on Venus In Ganiki Chasma Rift
According to research conducted by an international team of researchers, Earth’s “sister planet,” Venus, is likely a volcanically…
Life on Mars Could Be Underground, Where Rovers Can’t See It
According to a new research study, if there is life on Mars, it would likely exist beneath its…
Saharan Silver Ants Use Special Hairs to Survive Extreme Temps
Researchers have recently discovered that Saharan silver ants are capable of adapting to the most extraordinary conditions. Tasked…
Has ESA Discovered Rosetta’s Philae Lander On Comet’s Surface?
The European Space Agency’s lost lander, Philae, may have been rediscovered by researchers. After trawling through images of…
Researchers Identify Genetic Switch That Determines Germ Cell Fate
A team of Japanese researchers has discovered the genetic switch that determines the fate of a type of…
DNA ‘Data Explosion’ Reveals Genetic Roots Of Today’s Europeans
Researchers have recently used population-scale sequencing studies to establish the roots of modern-day Europeans. Describing their findings as…
Computer That Uses Water Developed By Stanford (Video)
Water and computers tend not to mix very well, outside controlled watercooling loops. So it comes as somewhat…
Chimps Consume Alcoholic Sap Confirming ‘Drunken Monkey’ Theory
After studying a colony of chimpanzees in southern Guinea, researchers have established that wild chimps have a predilection…
Robot Samurai Versus Human Samurai Engage In Iaido Competition (Video)
A robotic samurai, dubbed Motoman-mh24, has recently battled it out with human samurai master Machii Isao (a.k.a. the…
Bird Identification App Developed By Cornell Research Team
A research project, collaborated on by Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Visipedia, has led to the development of…
NASA Allows Users to Experience ‘Pluto Time’
A NASA tool has recently been released showcasing “Pluto Time” to its visitors. The new website shows fans…