Modifying DNA Made Accessible
DNA printing has become more accessible and affordable, enabling researchers and students to modify organisms with custom-designed sequences.…
Samarium: A Short Guide
Discovered in 1879, samarium was the first element indirectly named after a person. It reacts easily with oxygen,…
What’s Hiding Under the Surface of the Earth
Scientists have discovered vast, dense zones deep in Earth’s mantle called Large Low-Velocity Provinces (LLVPs). These zones appear…
The Unique Connection Between Computers and Looms
Invented by Joseph-Marie Jacquard in the early 1800s, the Jacquard loom revolutionized textile manufacturing by using punch cards…
Where Are All the Coastal Observatories?
While islands and beaches offer low light pollution and clear skies, they are unsuitable for professional astrophysics observatories…
The (Possible) Cosmic Origins of DNA
The theory of pseudo-panspermia suggests that the essential building blocks of life, such as amino acids and nucleobases,…
How Cable-Stayed Bridges Stay Up
Cable-stayed bridges offer an optimal balance of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and aesthetics. Unlike suspension bridges, they eliminate the need…
Study Finds Atmospheric Rivers Can Slow Greenland Ice Loss by Bringing Snow
At a Glance A new study has found that atmospheric rivers (ARs) can have both positive and negative…
Maybe Watch Out a Bit More For Car Theft
Hyundai and Kia vehicles from 2015 to 2019 lacked an essential anti-theft feature called an immobilizer, making them…
Getting the Gas to Consumers
Unlike water utilities operating locally, natural gas must travel vast distances from production sites to consumers. This requires…