Science

A study reveals that the planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activity

by

This article has been reviewed in accordance with the editorial process and policies of Science X. The editors have emphasized the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication trusted source corrected Good! Artist’s concept of a previously proposed possible planet, HD 26965 b—often compared to the fictional “Vulcan” in … Read more

A study reveals that the planet is actually an astronomical illusion caused by stellar activity

by

Artist’s concept of a previously proposed possible planet, HD 26965 b—often compared to the fictional “Vulcan” in the Star Trek universe. Credit: JPL-Caltech A planet believed to be orbiting the star 40 Eridani A — host to Mr. Spock’s fictional home planet, Vulcan, in the Star Trek universe — is actually a type of astronomical … Read more

SpaceX launches Earth observation satellite into orbit on 2nd leg of double header

by
The European-Japanese EarthCARE satellite deploys from the upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on May 28, 2024.

A new Earth observation mission reached space today (May 28). SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket lifted off with the Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer satellite, or EarthCARE for short, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California today at 6:20 p.m. EDT (2220 GMT or 3:20 a.m. California time). It was the second launch of the … Read more

Scientists pick their favorite images from Euclid’s ‘dark universe’ telescope: ‘The best is yet to come’

by
Six Euclid images are shown. The first two are starry and galactic-spotted sections of space. The third is a gassy nebula that exhibits a small hook-shaped feature toward the top left. The fourth is a patchy, pink and orange section of space, the fifth is a blobby and hazy area against the backdrop of space and the final one is an individual spiral galaxy.

On Thursday (23 May), the European Space Agency (ESA) and its collaborators released a set of five images constructed by its ground-breaking Euclid Space Telescope. The Euclid consortium previously released five images from the space telescope on November 7, 2023. Euclid has been called Europa’s “dark universe detective” because its wide field of view allows … Read more

How the brain differentiates music from speech

by
Neuroscience News logo for mobile.

Summary: A new study reveals how our brain differentiates between music and speech using simple acoustic parameters. The researchers found that slower, even sounds were perceived as music, while faster, uneven sounds were perceived as speech. These insights could optimize therapeutic programs for language disorders such as aphasia. The research provides a deeper understanding of … Read more

Dinosaurs had to be cold enough for it to matter that they were warm-blooded

by

Zoom in / Later theropods had multiple adaptations to different temperatures. Dinosaurs were once thought to have been ectothermic, or cold-blooded, an idea that makes sense given that they were reptiles. While scientists have previously found evidence of dinosaur species that were warm-blooded, what may have caused this adaptation remains unknown. A team of researchers … Read more

A spiny pig fossil in Florida solves a spiny dilemma 10 million years in the making

by

This article has been reviewed in accordance with the editorial process and policies of Science X. The editors have emphasized the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication trusted source corrected Good! South American porcupines have large, hollow quills, while those from North America are less noticeable but just … Read more