Time may be a mirage created by quantum physics, study suggests
Time may not be a fundamental element of the universe, but rather an illusion arising from quantum entanglement, a new study suggests. time is a thorny problem for physicists; its…
Mars likely had a cold and icy past, new study finds
The rim and floor of Gale Crater as seen by NASA's Curiosity rover. Credit: NASA The question of whether Mars ever supported life has captured the imagination of scientists and…
New study suggests mysterious bursts of solar particles could devastate the ozone layer, bathing Earth in radiation for years
This article was originally published on The conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.Alan Cooper is a professor at Charles Sturt UniversityPavle Arsenovich is…
Study Finds Black Holes Made of Light Impossible – Challenges Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
New research shows that extreme objects known as "kugelblitzes" - black holes formed only by light - are impossible in our universe, a challenge Einstein's general theory of relativity. The…
Ancient trilobite anatomy preserved in 3D from volcanic eruption, study finds | CNN
Sign up for CNN's Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news of fascinating discoveries, scientific breakthroughs and more. CNN — About half a billion years ago, a volcanic…
House spending bill directs NASA to study missions to asteroids and orbital debris
TOKYO — The House spending bill would have NASA begin work on an asteroid mission in partnership with industry, as well as an orbital debris inspection mission. The House Appropriations…
Children with autism carry unique gut flora, study finds
The process of diagnosing a child with autism largely depends on the description of the child's behavior by the parent and the observations of a specialist. It leaves a lot…
Paleontological mystery: New study reveals ammonoids thrived until sudden extinction
A new study challenges the view that ammonoids declined before their extinction 66 million years ago, showing instead that they remained diverse and robust globally. This research highlights that their…
Study reveals rapid evolution and global spread of Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Pseudomonas aeruginosa—an environmental bacterium that can cause devastating multidrug-resistant infections, especially in people with underlying lung disease—evolved rapidly and then spread globally over the past 200…
Why do you keep your house so cold? Childhood home temperature can predict adult thermostat settings, study suggests
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Childhood home temperature and community connectedness may help predict how U.S. residents adjust their thermostats, offering new ways to promote energy conservation and fight climate change,…