Researchers discover a system with three Earth-sized planets

The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and the University of Oviedo present today the discovery of two new planetary systems, one of them hosting three planets the same size as the Earth.

Mystery objects whizzing about in Milky Way’s core

Spectroscopic measurements of gas dynamics at the core of the Milky Way have revealed several unusual objects visibly whizzing around the supermassive black hole at the center of the galaxy .

Scientists have found organic molecules on Mars

The finding has significant implications for whether life once existed on Mars.

Artificial Bone Marrow Supports Blood Stem Cells

Scientists in Basel, Switzerland, have created an artificial tissue that mimics some of the biological properties of natural bone marrow niches and can support stem and progenitor cell replication over several days.

Take a first look at Google founder's latest flying car

Google founder Larry Page’s new plane the ‘Kitty Hawk Flyer' is so small it fits one person and doesn’t need a license.

First 3D-printed concrete housing project

The first 3D-printed concrete house in the world is to be built in Eindhoven, Netherlands this year. It will be a single-storey house and it's expected to be ready for occupation in the first half of 2019.

Gravity Could Be Source of Sustainable Energy

Researcher in the Netherlands believes even gravity can be harnessed to produce free electricity on a scale sufficient to power small appliances.

Breakthrough Regenerates Enamel, May End Tooth Decay

Researchers have developed a mineralized material that mimics the fortified structure of enamel. The protein-based substance could be used to prevent and treat tooth decay, as well as tooth sensitivity and pain.

Silver-Infused renewable fashion

Danish clothing company Organic Basics is creating sustainable fashion by infusing all of their clothing with silver so that consumers would never have to wash or wear out their clothing.

New Global Coalition on Health, Environment and Climate Change

The World Health Organization, UN Environment Programme and World Meteorological Organization aim to improve coordination and reduce the annual 12.6 million deaths caused by environmental risks.

Asheville, US proclaims 7-Day Vegan Challenge

Vegan Challenge invites residents and businesses to eat plant-based foods between June 4 and 10 to promote good health, animal justice, social justice, environmental justice, and climate justice.

Could dark matter atoms explain a recent observation?

A tiny fraction of dark matter could have a charge, allowing it to interact with regular matter during the time between the Big Bang and formation of the Cosmic Microwave Background, some physicists say.

A secret to coherence in quantum computing - time crystals

The scientists observed the time quasicrystal and its transition to a superfluid time crystal at the Low Temperature Laboratory at Aalto University in Finland.

Virgin Galactic Carries Out Second Supersonic Test Flight

VSS Unity’s second successful, supersonic, rocket powered test flight. This is the second flight in two months for VSS Unity and it is getting very close to the final goal.

Too Many Massive Stars in Starburst Galaxies, Near and Far

  • 5 Jun 2018

Astronomers have discovered that both starburst galaxies in the early Universe and a star-forming region in a nearby galaxy contain a much higher proportion of massive stars than is found in more peaceful galaxies.