Memory is not confined to our brains, scientists discover.
The massed-spaced learning effect in non-neural human cells
New research offers a potential explanation for the formation of early Earth protocells.
Protocells by spontaneous reaction of cysteine with short-chain thioesters
The Phlegraean Fields, now considered one massive supervolcano, are beginning to stir, making the scientific community uneasy. These volcanic fields, nestled just west of Naples, Italy, are among the top eight emitters of volcanic carbon dioxide worldwide.
Supervolcano shows signs of waking up, which would plunge the world into chaos
The national coal ash supply may contain enough rare earth elements to significantly bolster the national supply without any new mining.
Coal ash resources and potential for rare earth element production in the United States
Researchers have discovered evidence of the oldest alphabetic writing in human history. The writing was etched onto clay cylinders discovered during a dig at an ancient Syrian city.
Oldest known alphabet unearthed in ancient Syrian city
An asteroid, 50 to 200 times larger than the one that drove the dinosaurs to extinction, struck Earth 3.26 billion years ago had a significant upside, giving Earth’s early biosphere a powerful boost.
Effect of a giant meteorite impact on Paleoarchean surface environments and life