Stradivarius violins produce elegant music with a level of clarity that is unparalleled by modern instruments, according to some musicians. And it’s the finishing touches — mysterious treatments applied hundreds… Read More »Chemical clues to the mystery of what’s coating Stradivari’s violins
Scientists found that ancient bacteria could survive close to the surface on Mars much longer than previously assumed. So, if life did, in fact, evolve when the last waters flowed… Read More »Ancient bacteria might lurk beneath Mars’ surface
The rings of Neptune have emerged in a whole new light, thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope. A new infrared image, released September 21, shows the planet and its… Read More »Check out the first direct look at Neptune’s rings since the ’80s
NASA’s Mars rovers strive for groundbreaking scientific discoveries as they traverse the Martian landscape. At the same time, the crews operating the rovers do all they can to protect them… Read More »Balancing risk and reward in planetary exploration
By measuring the electrical fields near swarming honeybees, researchers have discovered that insects can produce as much atmospheric electric charge as a thunderstorm cloud. This type of electricity helps shape… Read More »Insects contribute to atmospheric electricity