Rising soil temperatures could stop forests spreading
Researchers found higher soil surface temperatures prevented seedling survival and forest expansion in low-elevation forests.
Category: Big Questions
Scientists track the origin of exotic particles
Astronomers reviewed 7 years' worth of data on high-energy neutrinos and found they’re coming from an area of space that produces gamma…
Geologists identify a new way copper ore forms
Researchers found that massive copper ore deposits in central Arizona formed from melted crust rather than melted mantle.
How do cats communicate?
Researchers tracked facial expressions in domestic cats and showed they mimic each others’ faces to bond.
Do black holes come in pairs?
Astronomers modeled how black holes merge and found that most converged black holes started as large stars in a binary system. They also…
Bat poop corrodes cave formations
Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.
Experimental medication could help stroke patients walk
Scientists found that using a new medication to inhibit a specific protein in rodents’ brains can help restore their motor skills after a…
Astronomers find distant galaxies with neural networks
Researchers developed a computer algorithm that correctly predicted the light emission characteristics of ancient faraway galaxies based on…
Geographic diversity affects brain age
Researchers found that geographic and socioeconomic differences in inequality, pollution levels, gender bias, and disease burden can…
How did Super Jupiters form?
Astronomers profiled the characteristics of exoplanet TOI-2145b to explore the origins of Super Jupiters. They suggested these massive…