Cold planets exist throughout our galaxy, even in the galactic bulge, research suggests
Although thousands of planets have been discovered in the Milky Way, most reside less than a few thousand light years from Earth. Yet our Galaxy is more than 100,000 light years across, making it difficult to investigate the Galactic distribution
U.S. seal populations have rebounded — and so have their conflicts with humans
A new book unpacks the messy aftermath of a conservation success story Hoover is one of many characters populating the pages of Alix Morris’ new book, A Year with the Seals. Season by season, the science writer hits the road to various parts of the United States and Canada to
Modified bacteria convert plastic waste into pain reliever
Dealing with plastic waste is a real headache. But with a little help, bacteria can turn plastic into a painkiller. Genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacteria converted a broken-down plastic bottle into the active ingredient in pain medicines like Tylenol and Panadol, scientists report June 23 in Nature Chemistry. The approach
GOES‑19 Goes Live: Tracking Hurricanes, Lightning, and Solar Storms in Stunning Detail
GOES-19 has taken over as NOAA’s primary geostationary eye in the Western Hemisphere, joining GOES‑18 to deliver unprecedented detail on global weather. It tracks hurricanes, atmospheric rivers, wildfires and more with high‑resolution imagery and lightning mapping. Its CCOR‑1 coronagraph keeps watch on the sun, offering forecasters up to three days’
Years of ‘confusion and debate’ are over — research finds hormone therapy is good for women’s hearts in early menopause
A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed. Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection. The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the
