Scientific tweak may fix Einstein theory "glitch"
"This new model might just be the first clue in a cosmic puzzle we are starting to solve across space and time," researcher Niayesh Afshordi said.
Earth's magnetic field 'near-collapse' boosted evolution, scientists think
The weakened magnetic field may have led to increased oxygen concentrations in our atmosphere and oceans, triggering an explosion of animal evolution.
Ancient Mars "surprisingly" like earth, NASA rover reveals
Manganese was found in an ancient Mars lakebed, suggesting that the environment could have been highly useful to lifeforms.
Titan sub may have imploded due to "micro-buckling"
"Its integrity may have been compromised by the damage to the material used for its hull that accumulated," said researcher Roberto Ballarini.
Near-limitless energy closer with nuclear fusion breakthroughs
Physicists say the discovery offers a potential avenue to "economically attractive fusion energy" in the future.
Light brought 'to a halt' in quantum breakthrough
The bizarre feat can be achieved in special, two-dimensional crystals by deforming them only slightly, a new study discovered.
Nightmarish "spider" phenomenon revealed in photos of Mars
The "spiders" are actually caused by frozen CO₂ melting into gas and bursting out from below the frozen surface of the Red Planet.
Oxford physicist wants your help on 'really exciting' interstellar visitors
"We've got a neighborhood that we live in, our neighbors occasionally come and visit," Professor Chris Lintott told Newsweek of objects floating in our galaxy.
Astronomers discover galaxy's largest stellar black hole "lurking nearby"
"This is the kind of discovery you make once in your research life," researcher Pasquale Panuzzo said.
Largest cosmic map could shake up physics
"Our results show some interesting deviations from the standard model of the universe," astrophysicist Mustapha Ishak-Boushaki said.
How air conditioning costs could be cut significantly
"Our coating maintains functionality and efficiency whatever the sun's position in the sky," researcher Tengfei Luo said.
Decades-long mystery of how "brightest stars" form may be cracked
"Mergers may be the dominant channel to produce blue supergiants," astrophysicist Danny Lennon said.
Astronomers reveal source of eerie "zodiacal light" in sky
Researchers have found that meteorite pebbles scattered by comets are broken down into dust via heating rather than collisions.
Scientists find "long-sought" giant volcano hidden in plain sight on Mars
The volcano stands at 29,600 feet and stretches for 280 miles, and evidence shows it has been active for a very long time.
Eerie spiral lights up night sky in wake of SpaceX launch
The white spiral, caused by fuel from a SpaceX rocket, can be seen alongside the northern lights in the sky over Norway.
Mars has unexpected effect on Earth's deep oceans
"We were surprised to find these 2.4-million-year cycles in our deep-sea sedimentary data," researcher Adriana Dutkiewicz said.
Scientists discover exception to 200-year-old natural law
"Sometimes creativity requires that you put the textbook aside for a moment," Steve Granick of the University of Massachusetts Amherst said of the discovery.
Basic principle of physics is wrong, Oxford scientists say
Researchers' findings have upended a long-held understanding of whether only opposites attract and like charges repel.
New DVD-like disc holds more movies than you can see in a lifetime
Researchers from China have developed a new type of disc that can hold up to a petabyte of data, the equivalent of more than 220,000 regular DVD discs,
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Near-unlimited energy a step closer as scientists overcome fusion problem
Scientists hope that the discovery will also offer new insights into the physics behind fusion energy in the future.
Black hole discovered may be "the most hellish place in the universe"
The "monster" black hole eats about a sun's worth of material every single day.
"Cannibal" solar storm cloud warning as scientists predict radio blackouts
The warning comes after a burst of activity from the sun's surface.
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Atlantic Ocean's circulation could collapse
Scientists warn that the collapse could cause temperatures to drop in the northern hemisphere, with a rise in warming in the south.
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Fusion test's last hurrah sets record, brings near-unlimited energy closer
"These results are really exciting for the fusion community and a great end to the operations of JET," one expert told Newsweek.
Physicists create record-breaking "time crystal" straight out of sci-fi
Time crystals differ from the traditional crystals most people are familiar with, such as snowflakes and diamonds.
Mystery of Mars' "burps" could aid search for life
Understanding the patterns of these emissions may help answer the long-standing question: "Is there life on Mars?"
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Fusion boost from liquid shield brings near-unlimited clean energy closer
The technology promises to support the development of smaller, less expensive fusion reactors in the future.
Mysterious giant structure challenges our understanding of the universe
The "Big Ring on the Sky" is about 1.3 billion light-years in diameter, with a circumference of about four billion light-years.
Solar storm to hit Earth hard, causing radio blackouts
Experts have warned of radio disruptions and bright auroras as a result of the record-setting flare.
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Sustained "artificial sun" promised by 2026 in fusion energy upgrade
The upgrade marks an exciting step in the development of near-limitless fusion energy around the world.