Preserved proteins reveal a more accurate tree of life Paleontology has long been regarded as the domain of dinosaur bones, teeth, and shells. During fossilization, these hard, organic scaffolds behave like a rough cast, providing structure for the assembly of
Just moments after the big bang, all matter existed in a state called the quark-gluon plasma. Yale professor Helen Caines and her group work with the STAR collaboration, together aiming to discover the properties of our universe this early in its history.
Yale researchers are using fractals to decode the signals planets leave in their star’s light. The answer to life, the universe, and everything? Might well be hidden in the noise.
Data gathered by NASA’s Cassini mission suggests that liquid water is present on Saturn’s Dione, researchers reported in the journal Geophysical Research Letters in October 2016.
Focusing a laser beam on priceless pieces of art doesn’t initially sound like the best idea, but its surprising application for cleaning could ensure the preservation of masterpieces for generations to come.
How does science match up with the story of this critically-acclaimed sci-fi film?
