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Ancient Mars Was Once Covered in Ice and Water, Study Finds
Mars, our neighboring planet, is known for its cold and dry environment today. However, a recent study published on July 7 in Communications Earth and Environment sheds light on Mars' ancient past, revealing that...
Revolutionary Device Allows Future Astronauts to Safely Recycle Urine
A new urine filtration system developed by researchers from Cornell University could revolutionize the way future astronauts explore space. The system, detailed in Frontiers in Space Technology, aims to provide astronauts with a continuous...
Reviving a Woolly Mammoth: 52,000-Year-Old Chromosomes Unearthed
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery by extracting DNA from a woolly mammoth that lived 52,000 years ago in Siberia. This well-preserved genetic material has allowed researchers to create a three-dimensional genome for the...
Evolutionary Paths of Dingoes and Domestic Dogs: A Comparison
Dingoes and domestic dogs may look similar, but a recent study in PNAS reveals that their genetic makeup tells a different story. Geneticist Sally Wasef from Queensland University of Technology explains that the key...
Exposing Sneaked References in Scientific Citations: A Revealing Investigation
Research is a collaborative effort within the scientific community, where knowledge is shared through publications and citations. Citations are essential for providing context, acknowledging sources of inspiration, and demonstrating the evolution of scientific thought....
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Anomaly During Starlink Satellite Launch: Watch Video
SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket encountered an anomaly during the launch of Starlink satellites on July 11 at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The rocket's upper stage experienced a problem while hauling 20 Starlink...
Unraveling Dark Matter Mysteries with a Synthetic Cosmos
Scientists have created a "synthetic universe" using supercomputers to help predict what the next generation of super-telescopes will discover in the cosmos. These telescopes will focus on investigating the mysteries of dark energy and...
Origins of Earth’s Water: The Role of ‘Dark Comets’
A recent study suggests that "dark comets," near-Earth asteroids that behave like comets and may contain water ice, could make up as much as 60% of all near-Earth objects. These dark comets were first...
Innovations Rewarded: The Spinoff Prize 2024
This year's Spinoff Prize has highlighted the innovative work of scientists who are not only expanding human knowledge but also applying research advances to commercial purposes. Nature introduces the finalists and longlisted companies that...
Tech Sector Venture Capital Investment Thrives in UK as Top Destination in Europe
The tech sector in the UK continues to thrive as it remains the top destination in Europe for venture capital investments, according to recent data from Dealroom. UK start-ups and scale-ups raised an impressive...