WEIRD SCIENCE
A spider seemingly defeated by a parasitic fungus. Roberto García-Roa, who won another category, scored the runner-up in the “Plants and fungi” category with this image. Roberto García-Roa View gallery – 9 images – By Bronwyn Thompson 2023 Aug 17 – They’re not always …
Dogs are particularly good at detecting disease with their keen sense of smell. Depositphotos. View gallery – 4 images – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 15 – It’s been estimated that dogs smell up to 10,000 times better than us. That’s in part because …
A study has found that SARS-CoV-2 damages the genes of mitochondria, the cell’s powerhouses, in the lungs and other organs. Depositphotos – By Paul McClure 2023 Aug 11 – A new study has found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, damages the genes …
Scientists have discovered a long-theorized “demon” particle, hiding in the plasma oscillations of a metal. Depositphotos – By Michael Irving 2023 Aug 13 – While studying a material that could help unlock the secrets of superconductors, scientists have accidentally discovered a “demon” particle that …
VSS Unity firing its rocket engine. Virgin Galactic View gallery – 8 images – By David Szondy 2023 Aug 10 – After many years of delays, Virgin Galactic has carried its first tourist passengers to the edge of space, including British former Olympiad Jon …
Data from NASA’s Mars Insight lander have revealed that days on the Red Planet are getting shorter every year. NASA – By Michael Irving 2023 Aug 08 – One day on Mars is about 37 minutes longer than an Earth day – but it …
Ruby Mountain hotshots construct a fire line during the Dixie Fire in 2021. Joe Bradshaw/BLM – By Brent C. Ruby, Research Professor, School of Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training, University of Montana Published: 2023 Aug 08 – For three weeks in July, the …
Hollywood writers picket in front of Warner Bros. Studios. AP Photo/Marcio José Sánchez – By Holly Willis, Professor of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California Published: 2023 Aug 07 – The bitter conflict between actors, writers and other creative professionals and the …
The use of the letter x as a mathematical unknown is a relatively modern convention. Algebra has been around for a lot longer. Daryl Benson/Stockbyte via Getty Images – By Peter Schumer, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Middlebury Published: 2023 Aug 02 …
Who run the world? Cats! Grace Cary/Moment via Getty Images – By Jonathan Losos, William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis – Published: 2023 Aug 03 – A few years ago, I had the opportunity …
