Space science
'Super Earth' discovered 25,000 light-years away
The newly discovered exoplanet has four times the mass of the Earth, orbiting the star as small as 1/10 of the Sun.
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Discover science
Where do scientists know aliens?
The vast, seemingly infinite, invisible universe may be home to alien inhabitants.
Space science
The nearest brown dwarf has a cloud band like Jupiter
Astronomers discovered the brown dwarf Luhman 16A surrounded by stable clouds in the atmosphere.
Space science
What was the strange light appearing beside the Moon over the weekend?
A mysterious light appeared next to the Moon over the weekend and predicts it will return next week. But what exactly is that light?
Space science
Unexpectedly discovered a black hole near the Earth that so far we did not know
The newly discovered black hole lies in the star system HR 6819, 1,011 light-years from Earth and four times the mass of the Sun.
Space science
What is galaxy X phenomenon?
Galaxy PKS 2014-55 is 800 million light-years from Earth, classified as an X-shaped galaxy because it looks like there are four rays radiating into an X-shape.
Biology
Scientists create plants that glow thanks to the mushroom's genes
A new technique unravels plant activity and can be used to uniquely decorate homes.
Animal world
Luminescent worms - ideas for sustainable light sources
New research published in the FASEB journal suggests that Chaetopterus marine worm mucus could become a long-term light source for future technology.
Environment
Plastic fishing gear can decompose with sunlight
To solve the plastic waste that pollutes the marine environment, US scientists have developed a new form of polymer that is highly durable in seawater but can decompose…
Science invention
6 inventors are famous for things they never invented
In today's world, inventors are the ones who receive a lot of respect. They may be the authors of a useful application, or have worked on an interesting technology solut…
New technology
New solar cell performance double
Germany's Helmholtz-Zentrum Research Institute (HZB) develops Tadem thin-film photovoltaic cells for energy conversion rates of up to 24.16%.
New technology
Scientists stretch 'white graphene' to adjust the light energy level
We think our research could lead to the fundamental physics experiments used to lay the foundations for the development of quantum Internet systems in the future.
New technology
The camera captures the movement of light particles
Researchers make sensor cameras that can capture the movement of light particles at unprecedented speed and resolution.
Discover science
Why is image sensor size so important in the camera cluster?
Now, the race for megapixels on smartphones is once again taking place, while the new sensor size is something that needs improvement. Huawei is a prime example of upgra…
Oceanography
The ability to help ink communicate in dark waters
Biologists published evidence that Humboldt squid can communicate visually in the dark sea thanks to its ability to glow.