The University of Massachusetts Amherst is set to host a special event for the winter solstice. This event will take place at the Sunwheel on December 21. Two sessions are planned: one at sunrise and another at sunset. The goal is to help people understand the science behind the shortest day of the
Bacteria are sneaky. They find ways to survive even when we throw powerful medicines at them. One of the trickiest is Staphylococcus aureus, especially the kind that doesn't respond to many drugs, like MRSA. Scientists have been working hard to find new ways to beat these tough bacteria. They creat
The placenta is a remarkable organ that connects a mother and her baby during pregnancy. It has special cells called trophoblast cells. These cells form two distinct layers on the surface of tiny, tree-like structures called chorionic villi. One layer is the outer syncytiotrophoblast (STB), and the
A rare guest from another star system is making a quick stop by Earth. This comet, named 3I/Atlas, is on a one-way trip through our solar system. It will be closest to our planet this week, but don't expect a close encounter. It's still very far away, about 167 million miles (269 million kilometers)
Massachusetts is facing a tough time. The state's research future is at risk because of cuts to federal funding. This is not just about money. It is about the progress of science and the hope it brings to many people. Governor Maura Healey visited UMass Chan Medical School. She saw firsthand how fu
Scientists have created a clever way to deliver DNA into single cells using tiny glass tools called nanopipettes. These tools are special because they can release DNA on demand, thanks to a clever trick involving pH levels. The key to this innovation is something called an i-motif. This is a piece
The Y chromosome has been a hot topic in science for a long time. Some experts think it might vanish, while others believe it will stick around. This debate is important because it makes us think about how life evolves. One scientist, Jenny Graves, said the Y chromosome has lost many of its genes o
The Black Death, a brutal plague that swept through Europe from 1346 to 1353, left behind a trail of devastation. It's estimated that it wiped out a huge chunk of the population. This wasn't the only time the plague struck. It has popped up in different places and times, like in India in the late 18
The future of technology might just be hiding in the tiniest of places. Scientists have made a big leap in understanding how to create and control quantum emitters, which are like super-small light switches. These switches can release light one particle at a time. This is a big deal because it could
A planet that is far away has surprised scientists. It is called TOI-561 b. It is 280 light-years from Earth. This planet is not like Earth. It is a hot, lava-covered world. Scientists thought it was too small and too hot to have an atmosphere. But new evidence shows it might have one. The James We
