The ability to turn genes on or off is central to the diversity we see in cells, individuals, and even in terms of health and disease. This process, known as gene transcription, involves converting the information stored in our DNA into a carbon copy called RNA. Until recently, scientists have relied on inaccurate illustrations and … Read more
Gravitational waves emitted when distant black holes collide and merge, ringing the very fabric of space-time like bells, could be used to help measure how fast the universe is expanding, according to a new study. Since the late 1990s, astronomers have known that not only is the universe expanding, but it’s doing so at an … Read more
an artist’s illustration of gravitational waves, showing spiral ripples on a gridded surface emerging from two merging spheres Gravitational waves emitted when distant black holes collide and merge, ringing the very fabric of space-time like bells, could be used to help measure how fast the universe is expanding, according to a new study. Since the … Read more
