Cosmic particles with phenomenal energy have puzzled scientists for decades. A new theory may finally unveil their origin. Ultra-high-energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) surpass in power anything humans can ...

The mystery of Mars' magnetic field has puzzled scientists for decades. A new study proposes a surprising explanation for its current asymmetry. Researchers at the University of Texas simulated a ...

Astronomers have identified a magnetar named SGR 0501+4516 moving at over 110,000 mph (177,000 km/h). This type of neutron star, among the densest objects in the Universe, possesses a magnetic field ...

A Finnish study reveals a link between sodium intake, the main component of salt, and obesity. Women appear to be particularly affected by this phenomenon. Researchers analyzed data from over 5,000 ...

Wealth inequality dates back more than 10,000 years, long before the emergence of the first civilizations. A recent study revolutionizes our understanding of ancient societies, revealing unexpected ...

The Kosmos 482 probe, launched in 1972, was intended to land on Venus as part of the USSR's Venera program. However, a rocket failure sealed its fate, leaving part of the spacecraft in Earth's orbit.

Inspired by the human sense of touch, Youcan Yan, a CNRS postdoctoral researcher at the Laboratory of Computer Science, Robotics, and Microelectronics of Montpellier (LIRMM - CNRS/University of ...

The Eta Aquariids, originating from debris left by Halley's Comet, promise up to 60 visible shooting stars per hour under optimal conditions in the coming nights, with the peak expected on the night ...

La peau humaine abrite une multitude de micro-organismes, dont des champignons qui pourraient jouer un rôle clé ...

a) Reconstitution artistique de l'organisme tel qu'il pouvait apparaître vivant. b) Vue dorsale de l'ensemble du corps. c) ...

Les inégalités économiques ont un impact direct sur le climat. Une étude récente révèle comment les plus riches influencent ...

Une équipe de psychologues de l'Université de Manchester, au Royaume-Uni, en collaboration avec un collègue de l'Université ...