Molecule's 'fingerprint' may help explain formation of life on Earth
The chemical element sulfur is essential for all lifeforms and is a building block of proteins and amino acids. By studying ...
Space on MSN8 小时
'Shocking' nova explosion of dead star was 100 times brighter than the sun
Astronomers have used near-infrared light to explore the extreme forces behind the eruption of LMC68, a recurrent nova in the ...
Supernovas may have played a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
New research suggests the violent explosions of dying stars may have caused two of Earth’s biggest mass extinctions millions ...
Space.com on MSN10 小时
Oxygen discovered in most distant galaxy ever seen: 'It is like finding an adolescent where ...
"I was astonished by the unexpected results because they opened a new view on the first phases of galaxy evolution." ...
New Scientist7 小时
Nuclear fusion fuel could be made greener with new chemical process
Lithium-6 is a crucial material for nuclear fusion reactors, but isolating it is challenging – now researchers have found a way to do this without using toxic mercury ...
Chemistry World9 小时
Eleven chemists who have been honoured with a blue plaque
To be awarded an official English Heritage plaque, the proposed recipient (nominated by members of the public) must have died at least 20 years ago and will only be awarded a plaque if there is a ...
The Print18 小时
Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to history of climate change
Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly shot up. This caused rapid global warming, the mass melting of glaciers, and the end of the last ice age.