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Data drop: Gaia observations offer new details on billions of stars Data drop: Gaia observations offer new details on billions of stars 26 minutes ago ago
As promised, Gaia made its second data release available to the public on Wednesday, offering new details on some 1.38 billion stars.
Scientists observe nanomaterial formation in 4D Scientists observe nanomaterial formation in 4D 4 hours ago ago
April 25 (UPI) -- Material scientists have designed a transmission electron microscope to capture high-resolution, multi-frame videos of nanoparticles.
Ancient horse burial offers evidence of regime change in Nile River Valley Ancient horse burial offers evidence of regime change in Nile River Valley 5 hours ago ago
April 25 (UPI) -- It's not everyday archaeologists get to open up an ancient tomb in northern Sudan. It's even rarer to find a horse in one.
NASA satellite spots northern lights from above NASA satellite spots northern lights from above 23 hours ago ago
April 24 (UPI) -- On Tuesday, NASA's Earth Observatory shared an image of the aurora borealis, or northern lights, captured by the Suomi NPP satellite's VIIRS instrument.
Astronomers discover new law of galaxy cluster evolution Astronomers discover new law of galaxy cluster evolution 1 day ago ago
April 24 (UPI) -- Scientists say they've discovered a secret law of galaxy cluster evolution.
Climate change not the main driver of human displacement, conflict in East Africa Climate change not the main driver of human displacement, conflict in East Africa 1 day ago ago
April 24 (UPI) -- New research suggests climate change isn't the main driver of human displacement in East Africa.
Shift in ocean circulation triggered the end of the last ice age Shift in ocean circulation triggered the end of the last ice age 1 day ago ago
April 24 (UPI) -- The end of the last ice age was precipitated by a shift in the circulation of the North Pacific Ocean some 15,000 years ago.
Hubble at 28: Telescope has helped explain mysteries of universe Hubble at 28: Telescope has helped explain mysteries of universe 1 day ago ago
April 24 (UPI) -- Today, astronomers know the age and size of the universe with greater certainty and precision than they did 28 years ago, thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope.
New nanoparticle could help solar panels convert unseen light into energy New nanoparticle could help solar panels convert unseen light into energy 2 days ago ago
April 23 (UPI) -- Scientists have developed a new nanoparticle that can absorb near-infrared light and reemit it as visible light, boosting the efficiency of solar cells.
Hungry birds are missing out on their favorite insects as a result of climate change Hungry birds are missing out on their favorite insects as a result of climate change 2 days ago ago
April 23 (UPI) -- Warmer, earlier springs are throwing off the timing of predators and their prey, specifically birds and their preferred insects.
Colorful spiral galaxies collide in new Hubble video Colorful spiral galaxies collide in new Hubble video 2 days ago ago
April 23 (UPI) -- In a newly released Hubble video, a pair of stunning spiral galaxies can be seen merging.
Hominins were walking like Homo sapiens earlier than scientists thought Hominins were walking like Homo sapiens earlier than scientists thought 2 days ago ago
April 23 (UPI) -- Early hominins had adopted a human-like gait prior to the emergence of the Homo genus, new research suggests.
Scientists capture video of cells as they function inside organisms Scientists capture video of cells as they function inside organisms 5 days ago ago
April 20 (UPI) -- Scientists have adapted an optics technique used by astronomers to render biological processes in unprecedented detail.
Humans have shrunk the planet's mammals Humans have shrunk the planet's mammals 5 days ago ago
April 20 (UPI) -- Humans have been altering the course of mammalian evolution for thousands of years, according to new research.
Lyrid meteor shower to peak over the weekend Lyrid meteor shower to peak over the weekend 5 days ago ago
April 20 (UPI) -- The second major meteor shower of 2018 is set to peak this weekend. The Lyrids will deliver roughly 20 streaking meteors per hour during its peak.
Hole in cow's skull may be proof of early medical experimentation Hole in cow's skull may be proof of early medical experimentation 5 days ago ago
April 19 (UPI) -- More than 5,000 years ago, humans living in what's now France drilled a hole in a cow's head. Researchers think it's an example early medical experimentation.
Hubble serves up two views of Lagoon Nebula Hubble serves up two views of Lagoon Nebula 6 days ago ago
April 19 (UPI) -- The Hubble Space Telescope celebrated its 28th anniversary with a double portrait of the Lagoon Nebula, a giant, oft-photographed interstellar cloud.
Exploding ants: Scientist survey fiery species in Southeast Asia Exploding ants: Scientist survey fiery species in Southeast Asia 6 days ago ago
April 19 (UPI) -- On Thursday, scientists formally described the first-ever exploding ant species in the journal ZooKeys.
Most Hurricane Harvey deaths happened outside flood zones Most Hurricane Harvey deaths happened outside flood zones 6 days ago ago
April 19 (UPI) -- New research suggests Hurricane Harvey was deadlier outside the 100- and 500-year floodplains drawn by the federal government.
Martian moons Phobos and Deimos carved out by violent impact Martian moons Phobos and Deimos carved out by violent impact 6 days ago ago
April 18 (UPI) -- The Martian moons Phobos and Deimos were formed after a large object struck the Red Planet a few billion years ago, according to a new model.
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