A massive exoplanet discovered orbiting a nearby dwarf star is well positioned for next-generation telescopes to search for signs of life.
For millions of people living with back pain, the cause is often elusive. One underrecognized culprit is axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA)—a form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints of the hips. Left…
In this episode of Space Minds, host David Ariosto speaks with Terry Hart, former NASA astronaut and mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Challenger. Hart reflects on the triumphs of early shuttle missions, the lessons of the Challenger…
Like humans, artificial intelligence learns by trial and error, but traditionally, it requires humans to set the ball rolling by designing the algorithms and rules that govern the learning process. However, as AI technology advances, machines are…
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a unique bacterium that can eat through spent batteries, offering a new, self-sufficient approach to recycling.
Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans (Atf) thrives in highly acidic environments and can…
Living in paradise comes with a cost. For the second consecutive year, Santa Cruz has been named the most expensive county in California by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. As the housing crisis continues to burden the entire Bay Area,…
Whether you are a physically affectionate person or not, a good hug from someone can make all the difference on a bad day. The science behind hugging and the role of physical touch in relationships is a popular topic for psychologists, and…
Electronic waste is piling up around the world at a rate that far outpaces recycling efforts, partly because it’s so costly and time-consuming to recover useful materials from discarded gadgets. When processed improperly, spent electronics can…
A mutation previously linked to skin disorders like psoriasis may also play a surprising role in gut health, according to new research published by scientists at VIB-UGent and colleagues from UGent, the University of Barcelona, and…
Scientists from the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at Queen Mary University of London have developed a simple model to show how buoyant plastic can settle through the water column and they predict it could take over 100 years…