NGC 1499: The California Nebula
Drifting through the Orion Arm of the spiral Milky Way Galaxy, this cosmic cloud by chance echoes the […]
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Soap, Detergent and Even Laxatives Could Turbocharge a Battery Alternative ...
Researchers are trying to develop options to lithium-ion and other batteries in a quest for quick bursts of […]
In Cuba, a ‘Hidden’ Zika Outbreak by CARL ZIMMER
The mosquito-borne virus spread through the island in 2017, but global health officials failed to sound the alarm. […]
Nearby Spiral Galaxy NGC 4945
Large spiral galaxy NGC 4945 is seen edge-on near the center of this cosmic galaxy portrait. In fact, […]
Where the Titanic Rests, Decay Races On by WILLIAM J. ...
A recent visit to the world’s most famous shipwreck found it “being consumed by the ocean and returned […]
How Many Triangles Are There? Here’s How to Solve the ...
Counting will get you nowhere. Try a little combinatorics instead. Published: August 21, 2019 at 02:00AM from #NYT […]
Some Migratory Birds Sleep Better Than Others by EMILY ANTHES
The weariest warblers are more likely to sleep with their heads tucked in — saving energy, but making […]
The Orion You Can Almost See
Do you recognize this constellation? Although it is one of the most recognizable star groupings on the sky, […]
Florida’s Panthers Hit With Mysterious Crippling Disorder by JOSHUA SOKOL
State wildlife officials are sharing video of disabled animals in an effort to identify the ailment and save […]
The Mystery of the Himalayas’ Skeleton Lake Just Got Weirder ...
Every summer, hundreds of ancient bones emerge from the ice. A new genetic study helps explain how they […]