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Were The LIGO Gravitational Waves Made By Ancient Black Holes?
Astrophysicists have proposed that the recently-discovered gravitational waves were created out of black holes formed just after the birth of the Universe.
Researchers Determine Structure Of Fertility Protein JUNO
Japanese researchers have observed on a molecular level the structure of JUNO protein, which is named after the Roman goddess of fertility and marriage.
Ten Trillionths Of Your Suntan Comes From Beyond Our Galaxy
At the beach, your body is bombarded by about sextillion photons of light per second, but don’t worry, you will have to bask in it for trillions of years before it causes any long-lasting damage.
Microfactory Turns Mobile Phones Into Valuable Metals
How much valuable electronic waste is in your smartphone? Researchers have found a way to extract it safely and effectively.
Goblin Sharks Clamp Down On Prey Using ‘Slingshot’ Jaw
By analyzing rare video footage, Japanese researchers have found that goblin sharks project their distinct, protruding jaws forward at incredible speeds to bite prey.
Your Gut Bacteria Could Affect How Drugs Work For You
Microorganisms in the gut likely have an effect on how the body metabolizes drugs, according to a new study.
Scientists In Hong Kong Discover New Golden Tree Ant Species
Move over, Yellowjacket. This golden ant species could be the new warriors on Ant-Man's team.
Cells Form ‘Pockets’ That Orient Cell Division: Study
How a cell divides relative to the animal’s body axis is controlled by a unique cell membrane structure, a study finds.
Why Stop At One? Researchers Make 10,000 Ribozyme Mutants At Once
Researchers in Japan have created over 10,000 mutants of a ribozyme simultaneously, helping them understand which chemical bases are important for ribozyme activity.