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Bacteria That Feeds on Metal Accidentally Discovered by Scientists
The discovery could shed light on the mysterious formation of strange, metallic balls that have been documented on the seafloor across many parts of the world.
Stream of Stars From Beyond Milky Way Found Moving Toward Galaxy Center
The 200 stars appear to have come from a merger between the Milky Way and a dwarf galaxy long ago.
Fifth State of Matter Created on International Space Station
Cold Atom Lab experiment led to the production of Bose–Einstein condensates.
Quantum Internet May One Day Be Possible Through Optical Cavities: Caltech
New research from experts at the California Institute of Technology suggests atoms in small boxes of light — optical cavities — could soon "form the backbone technology" of a futuristic internet.
First-of-Its-Kind Tear-Shaped Star That Pulsates on Just One Side Found
The star, HD74423, is being distorted by a red dwarf that forms part of its binary system.
Bionic Jellyfish Swim Three Times Faster after Fitted with Tiny Prosthetic
"If we can find a way to direct these jellyfish and also equip them with sensors...we could create a truly global ocean network," said lead Caltech researcher John Dabiri.
This Camera Can Take One Trillion Frames per Second
The cutting-edge camera can capture motion like shockwaves and possibly even the signals that travel through neurons—but don't expect to get your hands on one anytime soon.
Mystery Green Flash at Center of Distant Galaxy Vanished After Two Weeks
Scientists spotted the X-ray flash using NASA's NuSTAR satellite.
Edscottite: Mineral Never Seen in Nature Before Discovered Inside Meteorite
U.S. scientists found the iron meteorite—first discovered in the 1950s—contained a mineral that normally forms through the smelting of iron.
Enormous Planet With Weird Orbit Is Unlike Anything Ever Discovered Before
The planet, HR 5183 b, is three times the size of Jupiter and slingshots around its star along an egg-shaped orbit.
Researchers Probe Link Between Gut Microbes and Autism
Evidence has been building since the early 2000s that suggests microbes could be involved in the development of autism.
Planet Nine Will Be Found by 2030, Scientists Say
Evidence of a ninth planet at the edge of the solar system was announced by Caltech researchers three years ago.
New Technique Brings Deep Space Exploration Closer
Long-distance space travel presents a number of challenges, including how to transport sufficient quantities of oxygen and fuel.
Top 50 Universities in the World Revealed
The United States has the top four, but which university is number one?
CalTech Astronomer Mocks 'Humanity Star' Satellite
Despite the backlash, Rocket Lab may do it again.
Physicist Is Growing Giant Perfect Snowflakes
It's possible to design larger (and cruder) snowflakes. But perfect, single crystals are a different story.
Evidence of New 'Planet Nine' Found in Solar System
The planet is believed to be 5,000 times the mass of Pluto.