Kareem El-Badry – MacArthur Foundation
About Kareem's work Kareem El-Badry is an astrophysicist who studies how stars form, evolve and interact. El-Badry leverages astronomical data...
Not all alphas: Mars crews should be a mix of personality types, study suggests
The right mix of astronaut personalities could make or break future Mars missions.A new study led by researchers at the...
Hairy frog: the wolverine frog that breaks its bones to make claws when threatened
The hairy frog's vicious claws were first observed around 1900, but it wasn't until the turn of the millennium that...
Magnetic ‘flipback’ detected near Earth for first time
NASA's Multi-Scale Magnetospheric Mission, consisting of four spacecraft, is collecting information on magnetic reconnection around Earth. Credit: NASA/GSFC In recent...
New research reveals surprising information
A recent study published in the International Journal of Paleopathology reveals a fascinating aspect of ancient Patagonian hunter-gatherer societies: their...
“Google for DNA” brings order to biology’s big data
MetaGraph index and extensive archives of DNA, RNA and protein sequences. Scientists can search archives and trace biological contexts in...
Australian nanosatellite takes first selfie in space before tracking cosmic gamma-ray bursts (photo)
Australia's SpIRIT nanosatellite has taken its first 'selfie' from space, marking the successful start of its mission.SpIRIT – formerly known...
2 comets will offer a double treat to sky watchers in October
Skywatchers may be able to spot not one but two comets this October, which would give the night sky a...
Scientists have solved one of the Easter Island statues’ most enduring mysteries
Easter Island's moai statues have long been an enigma to researchers who wondered how the ancient Rapa Nui people managed...
Blue Origin deploys powerful New Glenn rocket for testing ahead of Mars launch (video)
Blue Origin's second New Glenn rocket has just taken a big step forward.Jeff Bezos' company launched a New Glenn first...
