A feature of light absorption by the hydrogen surrounding early galaxies could be used as a new probe into the mysteries of dark matter and how it affected the evolution of the universe during the cosmic dark ages. Scientists have long theorized that dark matter, a mysterious substance that makes up about 85 percent of … Read more
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a model to better understand the formation of vortex rings, which could aid in the efficient compression of fuel for nuclear fusion and also in the mixing of post-shock fluids. This model is beneficial not only to fusion researchers, but also to engineers designing supersonic jet engines … Read more
Artist impression showing the potential evolution of exoplanet LP 890-9cs from a hot Earth to a desiccated Venus. Credit: Carl Sagan Institute/R. Payne How close can a rocky planet be to a star and still support water and life? A recent discovery[{” attribute=””>exoplanet may be key to solving that mystery. Super-Earth LP 890-9c, also referred … Read more
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
