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…
A cosmic census triples the known number of black holes in dwarf galaxies
A colossal census of the cosmos has more than tripled the number of active black…
Bees flying near cars are dying by the millions, a roadkill study suggests
Tens of millions of bees are likely being killed each day by vehicles — and…
For deep-diving whales, plastic garbage may ‘sound’ like food
In the ocean’s abyss, deep-diving whales use echolocation to hunt in pitch dark. Emitting sounds…
‘The Power of Prions’ explores misfolded proteins’ role in brain diseases
Michel Brahic’s new book spotlights prions’ role in diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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…
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…
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…
Putting vampire bats on treadmills reveals an unusual metabolism
Vampire bats have become such specialized bloodsuckers that they metabolize their food more like some…
Feather-inspired airplane flaps could boost flight performance
Airplane plumage might be the next big thing in aviation. Bird wings are contoured with…
