From a distance, these carbon planets would be difficult to tell apart from more Earth-like worlds. Their masses and physical sizes would be similar

Long-term NSF support for Harvard University researchers helps develop unique flying micro-robots

Device allows fast, precise measurements of electric and magnetic fields at the atomic level, providing insights into the next generation of electronic, energy production, and storage materials

The findings bring new insights to treating eye cancer, a disease that has largely flown under the radar

The research shows that more oxygen, carbon, and iron atoms exist in the sprawling, gaseous halos outside of galaxies than exist within the galaxies themselves, leaving the galaxies deprived of raw materials needed to build stars and planets.

Snorkelers had found "what superficially looked like circular column bases, and paved floors," but no other signs of life, such as pottery

Test difficulty may be the cause behind lower scores of females; socioeconomic status also found to have effect

"Our simulations are only a first step toward truly realistic 3D simulations of supernova."

The findings could help in the search for therapies that act upon the gene itself

Aquaculture currently uses more than 80 percent of the world's fish oil and fishmeal