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Close Juno flyby unlocks sharp new image of Jupiter moon Thebe - Phys.org
NASA’s Juno spacecraft captured this view of Thebe, the second largest of Jupiter’s inner moons, during a close pass on May 1, 2026. The spacecraft’s Stellar Reference Unit (SRU) captured this image from a distance of approximately 3,100 miles (5,000 kilomete…
Three billion years ago, Earth's life relied on a rare metal - Phys.org
A collaborative team of scientists has discovered that life on Earth over three billion years ago relied on the metal molybdenum, which was incredibly scarce in the environment at the time. The study, published in Nature Communications, is the first to show t…
Inexpensive material compresses light, paving the way for photonic microcircuits in the terahertz range - Phys.org
A two-dimensional lamellar crystal composed of atomically thin layers of lead iodide (PbI2) could be used to manufacture a new generation of circuits that use light and mechanical vibrations (rather than electrons) to transmit information in the terahertz fre…
Medieval jaw reveals Scotland's first known dental bridge made from 20-carat gold - Phys.org
Without good dental care, teeth tend to suffer. An abundance of archaeological evidence has shown that poor oral health was common throughout history. And unsurprisingly, there have been many attempts at dental restoration throughout history, as well. Now, ar…
What if the brain came first? Scientist rethinks the Cambrian Explosion - Phys.org
For decades, scientists have sought to explain the so-called “Cambrian Explosion,” a pivotal period over 500 million years ago when a remarkable diversity of animal life appeared in the fossil record. But rather than a sudden burst of innovation, new research…
Unraveling the evolution of an extraordinary photosynthesis in a tropical tree species - Phys.org
Plants use sunlight to convert water and carbon dioxide into energy-rich sugars and oxygen in various ways (photosynthesis). Drought is a major challenge in this process. A research team led by Wolfram Weckwerth at the University of Vienna has now demonstrate…