Mass of black hole in Milky Way
Hubble determines mass of isolated black hole roaming our Milky Way
Astronomers estimate that 100 million black holes roam among the stars in our Milky Way galaxy, but they have never conclusively identified an...
James Webb Telescope images
James Webb Space Telescope now capturing images in focus and at maximum quality: ready to make history
The James Webb Space Telescope is getting closer and closer to making history as it begins to show...
Infinite number counting machine
The counting machine of numbers from 0 to 1 googol, that counts, counts and counts and will never stop
Sam from Look, Mom, No Computer! is dedicated to building electronic gizmos of all kinds, many...
Genetic cause of lupus
An international team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in organs...
Earthquake preparedness in Europe
New earthquake assessments available to strengthen preparedness in Europe
During the 20th century, earthquakes in Europe accounted for more than 200,000 deaths and over 250 billion Euros in losses. Comprehensive earthquake hazard and risk assessments...
Climate history of the Dead Sea
Sediment analyses of unprecedented accuracy reveal phases of stability during periods of strong climate change
The lake level of the Dead Sea is currently dropping by more than one metre every year - mainly because...
Optical fibre as seismic sensor
TIMs submarine fibre-optic cables used for the first time in Italy to detect seismic events
Telecom Italia’s fibre connection between the island Vulcano and Milazzo in Sicily has enabled the National Institute of Geophysics and...
Space tourists on the ISS
Space tourists on first private trip to International Space Station successfully return to Earth
After several weeks, the crew of the first private tourist trip to space has successfully returned to Earth. The return of...
Space debris threat
Space debris is becoming an increasingly serious problem that could bring humanity's progress in space as we have known it to date to a halt
A new video from the European Space Agency (ESA) is...
Salty chopsticks
Researchers create chopsticks that add salty flavor to any food without the need for salt thanks to electric waves
Technology applied to gastronomy allows people to eat healthier, although it is true that it has...
