Astronomy

In the young V883 Orionis system, ALMA observations have revealed signatures of complex organic compounds such as ethylene glycol and glycolonitrile – potential precursors to amino acids, DNA, and RNA. These findings indicate that the building blocks of life may not be limited to local conditions but could form widely throughout the Universe under suitable circumstances.

Around 8 million years ago, an ancestor of modern tomatoes in South America hydridised with a plant called Etuberosum, and this reshuffling of genes gave rise to the potato

Around 8 million years ago, an ancestor of modern tomatoes in South America hydridised with a plant called Etuberosum, and this reshuffling of genes gave rise to the potato

The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response

A relatively small detector caught neutrinos from a nuclear reactor using a technique known as coherent scattering

When people viewed virtual avatars with coughs or rashes, their brain triggered an immune response

People who consume some artificial sweeteners are less likely to respond to certain cancer therapies, potentially because of the impact on their gut microbiome

People who consume some artificial sweeteners are less likely to respond to certain cancer therapies, potentially because of the impact on their gut microbiome

About nine million years ago, a hybridization involving the lineage of another farmers market star gave rise to the modern-day cultivated potato

The Sculptor galaxy is a treasure trove of information that astronomers around the world cannot wait to pick apart.

Venus reaches its highest altitude above the eastern horizon in 2025 on Aug. 1.

A stroke of lighting that lasted more than 7 seconds and flashed across 829 kilometres is officially the longest ever recorded

A stroke of lighting that lasted more than 7 seconds and flashed across 829 kilometres is officially the longest ever recorded

A possible planet may be carving the disc around the young star

Spock may be renowned for his impeccable logic, but "Strange New Worlds" has offered a glimpse of the Vulcan's surprisingly complicated love life

Several researchers who have been critical of Colossal Biosciences’ plans to revive extinct animals say they have been targeted by online articles trying to discredit them

Several researchers who have been critical of Colossal Biosciences’ plans to revive extinct animals say they have been targeted by online articles trying to discredit them

Image: Copernicus Sentinel-2 captured wildfires burning in northern Portugal on Wednesday, 30 July.

Meet the astonishing phenomenon of megaflash lightning.