Webb Telescope captures stunning panorama of stellar nursery IC 348
A vast new panorama from the James Webb Space Telescope offers an exceptionally detailed view of IC 348, a nearby stellar nursery where astronomers are studying the smallest objects produced by star formation.
» readHow the Andromeda Galaxy Actually Appears in a Long-Exposure Photograph
The featured before image shows how the Milky Way's closest major galactic neighbor really looks in a long exposure taken through Earth's busy skies and with a digital camera that introduces normal imperfections.
» readNew blood test can identify infection type in feverish babies within 20 minutes
A new blood test could determine whether a feverish baby has a bacterial or viral infection in 15 to 20 minutes, potentially reducing unnecessary antibiotic use.
» readStudy in mice suggests tirzepatide improves metabolism by activating brown fat
A new study in mice suggests that the obesity drug tirzepatide may improve metabolism by directly activating brown adipose tissue, a type of fat that specializes in burning energy.
» readHow a 19th-Century Horse Epidemic Sparked the Rise of Animal Cruelty Laws in New York
In October 1872, New York City newspapers reported that thousands of horses had been stricken with catarrhal fever, threatening the city's transportation and economy.
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