Discovery of heat-tolerant ‘fire amoeba’ expands known limits of complex life
A newly discovered single-celled organism, nicknamed the fire amoeba, can survive in waters heated to 70°C, though it only eats and reproduces up to 63°C.
» readMysterious objects spotted by Chandra may solve two astrophysical puzzles
Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, researchers found mysterious objects that emit unusually low-energy X-rays but intense ultraviolet radiation.
» readMinimally invasive knee procedure offers new option for arthritis patients
A 74-year-old patient described genicular artery embolization (GAE) as a minimally invasive treatment that reduced her chronic knee pain almost as effectively as a previous total knee replacement.
» readAncient cave collapses revealed as source of mysterious trenches on Australia’s Nullarbor Plain
Five long, straight trenches along the edge of the Nullarbor Plain in southern Australia have been identified as the surface expression of collapsed ancient caves, a new study has shown.
» readNew Hampshire event to connect students with space station crew
The event is hosted by the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord, New Hampshire, for students in grades K-12 and members of the community.
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