A huge, ancient Maya city has been found in southern Mexico
A massive Maya landscape has been hiding under a forested area of southern Mexico. The newfound city, dubbed Valeriana, spans […]
A zombie star’s spiky filaments shed light on a 12th century supernova
Some 7,500 light-years from Earth lurks a zombie star cloaked in long tendrils of hot sulfur. Nobody knows how those
Feather-inspired airplane flaps could boost flight performance
Airplane plumage might be the next big thing in aviation. Bird wings are contoured with overlapping rows of feathery tufts,
Exploiting a genetic quirk in potatoes may cut fertilizer needs
Potatoes are the third-most consumed food worldwide and a delicious snack. But modern farm potatoes require large amounts of nitrogen
A digital exam reels in engraved scenes of Stone Age net fishing
Rare depictions of Stone Age net fishing have surfaced on engraved stones thanks to an imaging technique that gives magnification
A star winked out of sight. Could it be a ‘failed supernova’?
Some massive stars may go out with a fizzle, not a bang. A star that winked out of view could
Meet Chonkus, the mutant cyanobacteria that could help sink climate change
Stand back, ordinary ocean-dwelling, oxygen-spewing organisms: There’s a new green, hulkish mutant in town. And hefty UTEX 3222 — dubbed
Antimatter could travel by truck, a test with protons shows
A truck full of antimatter would make for a seriously epic road trip. And scientists are now one step closer
New electric stitches use muscle movement to speed healing
Stitching is getting a shocking upgrade. In an experiment with mice, a new strong and flexible thread accelerated wound healing
A twisted protein sheds light on chronic damage disease in deer
The misfolded proteins responsible for a fatal neurological disease in deer have a twist. The first detailed structure of an