The word magic is not often used in the context of science. But in the early 1930s, scientists discovered that some atomic nuclei[1] – the center part of atoms, which make up all matter – were more stable than others. These nuclei had specific numbers of protons or neutrons, or magic numbers, as physicist Eugene Wigner[2] called them....
MicroRNA is the Nobel-winning master regulator of the genome – researchers are learning to treat disease by harnessing how it controls genes
When Victor Ambros[1] and Gary Ruvkun[2] discovered a new molecule they called microRNA in the 1980s, it was a fascinating diversion from what for decades had been called the central dogma of molecular biology[3].
Recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine[4], Ambros and Ruvkun had identified a new kind of genetic...
NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the 2030s − a crewed mission could unlock some of the red planet’s geologic mysteries
NASA plans to send humans on a scientific round trip to Mars potentially as early as 2035. The trip will take about six to seven months each way and will cover up to 250 million miles (402 million kilometers) each way[1]. The astronauts may spend as many as 500 days on the planet’s surface before returning to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis...
When and why do girls start forming cliques?
Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [2]. When and why do girls start forming cliques? – Anushka, age 14, California The Plastics[3]. Will, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max and Eleven[4], also known as The Party[5]. The Pink
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