Hubble Sees a Galaxy Brimming with Young Suns
By analyzing the light and energy from galaxies like NGC 3749, astronomers can learn about them from millions of light-years away. ...read more
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A New Silicon Chip Might One Day Replace Damaged Brain Cells
The chip responds to electrical activity just like real neurons do. ...read more
How Does Alzheimer’s Disease Cause People to Die?
The progression of the disease is slow, but inevitable. ...read more
This Space Anthropologist Is Chronicling Astronauts’ Lives in Orbit
Space anthropologist Jack Stuster has interviewed and observed astronauts for decades. He's also worked with NASA to improve the human experience of space exploration. ...read more
Astronomers Find Surprisingly Complex Magnetic Fields in a Galaxy’s Halo
Astronomers hope to explain how galaxies like this one can grow magnetic fields that stretch for thousands of light-years – and what affect they have on galactic evolution. ...read more
Why StarCraft is the Perfect Battle Ground for Testing Artificial Intelligence
The real world is full of complex problems. Fantasy realms are training computers to solve them. ...read more
The First Interstellar Comet Could Explode When it Gets Close to the Sun
Comet 2I/Borisov has a lot in common with comets from our own solar system. If that's the case, the alien comet could burn up on its closest approach to the sun. ...read more
Ancient Inuit Brought Sled Dogs From Siberia That Helped Them Survive, Study Shows
Dogs were already in North America when Inuit communities arrived, but the dogs the Inuit brought with them had unique abilities that helped the people survive in a new environment. ...read more
How Did Alzheimer’s Disease Get Its Name?
The name dates back to the German neurologist who first discovered the disease. ...read more
Scientists Find Evidence That Music Really is a Universal Language
Features common to the world's music may underlie a universal musical grammar, according to a controversial new study. ...read more