A distant quasar’s black hole is surprisingly large for its galaxy
The first glimpse of starlight from a galaxy hosting one of the most distant quasars known has revealed an astronomical […]
Limiting sugar in infancy reduces the risk of diabetes and hypertension
The occasional sweet treat probably won’t ruin your health. But too much added sugar at a young age can increase
This marine biologist discovered a unique blue whale population in Sri Lanka
The whales changed the course of Asha de Vos’ career. Sri Lanka’s marine biologist was on board a research vessel
2 spacecraft captured the waves that can heat and accelerate the solar wind
A lucky alignment of two sun-studying spacecraft may have finally solved a decades-old solar mystery. Data from NASA’s Parker Solar
Can solar farms and agricultural farms coexist?
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
A prototype nuclear clock hints at extremely accurate timekeeping
Scientific watchmakers have created a prototype of a nuclear clock, hinting at future possibilities for using atomic nuclei to make
A biogeochemist is following the movements of toxic mercury pollution
One of the richest biodiversity hotspots in the world is Peru’s Madre de Dios, a region of the Amazon located
How to spot tiny black holes that can pass through the solar system
Black holes about the size of a hydrogen atom may be careening into the solar system without being noticed. But
‘Smart lighting’ could make vertical farming more affordable
Flicking the dimmer switch can help some indoor farmers curb one of their biggest challenges: rising electricity costs. Growing crops
Meet Porphyrion, the largest pair of black hole jets ever seen
The opposing fountains of plasma and particles spanning 23 million light-years are the longest pair of black hole jets ever