Chemists from Harvard have synthesized non-biochemical self-reproducing systems that could explain how early protocells functioned before life evolved. #SciComm #SciNews #alife⚙️🧫 sciworthy.com/artificial-c...

Astronomers think that two small objects flying towards Mars were once captured by its gravitational field, forming the moons Phobos and Deimos. This "gas-drag capture hypothesis" could explain why Mars' moons are made of different material! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/how-did-mars...

Researchers discovered novel microbes in lava tube caves that could aid astrobiologists in understanding potential life in similar environments on Mars. #SciComm #SciNews #microsky 🦠 🧫 sciworthy.com/lava-tubes-c...

Scientists studying harvester ants in the Mediterranean found that the queen of one species gives birth to both her own offspring and males from another harvester ant species. #SciComm #SciNews #evosky sciworthy.com/this-ant-que...

Scientists from the Netherlands and @bluemarblespace.bsky.social discovered a new way that molecules copy themselves with fewer errors, using “selective binding.” #SciComm #SciNews #ALife #evosky #molevol sciworthy.com/how-molecule...

Star clusters at cosmic dawn could merge to form the building blocks of modern galaxies, or even become the bright, light-emitting nuclei of later galaxies. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/astronomers-...

If you missed our eco-themed November newsletter, you can still find it here. From natural materials that support green energy to innovative textiles that reduce waste, and more! #SciComm #SciNews mailchi.mp/d190a45579f3...

Scientists at Cornell University created durable, waterproof coatings from recycled textiles using a clean and scalable process. Their results open new avenues for upcycling textile waste into high-performance materials! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/reinventing-...

Astronomers have identified an exoplanet with a rapidly changing orbit, possibly due to an unseen sister planet exerting a gravitational tug on it. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/scientists-o...

Microbes living on biodegradable plastics have more genes for plastic degradation than those living on traditional plastics, meaning they should be able to break down biodegradable plastic more quickly and easily! #SciComm #SciNews #microsky 🧬 sciworthy.com/do-microbes-...

Happy Halloween, guys and ghouls! If you missed our spooky-science-themed October newsletter, you can still find it here... 🎃Muhaha👻 #SciComm #SciNews mailchi.mp/937aec94028f...

Astronomers studying an ancient galaxy known as A1689-zD1 found evidence of diverse and complex formation processes, even at the dawn of time! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/how-did-earl...

Scientists grew miniature spinal cords from stem cells and implanted them into rats with spinal cord injuries. The cells formed functional neurons that supported movement recovery within 12 weeks! 😮 #SciComm #SciNews #medsky sciworthy.com/3d-printed-s...

Astronomers surveyed stars in the Milky Way Galaxy and compared them to a complicated multi-body simulation to see how they might be ejected from the galaxy's center. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/are-stars-fl...

Researchers found that simple lipids can form stable, membrane-like structures in sulfuric acid concentrations similar to the clouds of Venus. New article by @aubreyzerkle.bsky.social! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/could-cells-...

Researchers concluded that although flares could significantly disrupt normal exoplanet conditions, they would only temporarily affect our ability to detect life on them. Shew! 😮‍💨 #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/can-stellar-...

Researchers linked measurable aspects of sleep - like how long and how deeply people sleep, and how often they wake during the night - to several health conditions. #SciComm #SciNews #medsky sciworthy.com/poor-sleep-c...

Scientists from the US and the UK created a dynamic simulation of the sub-Neptune GJ 1214b to study its evolution over 20 billion years. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/the-lifecycl...

Researchers used genetic information from Antarctic marine ice to study microbial evolution. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/can-300-year...

Researchers investigated how different environments for small galaxies impacted the strength of their magnetic fields. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/how-do-small...

I've been asked a few times over the last few days what I think the chances are that the "leopard spots and poppy seeds" on Mars will turn out to be actual evidence of life. People are naturally skeptical given the history of possible signs of life on other planets. Strap in: long thread ahead...

Scientists discovered that growing fractures led to the collapse of an East Antarctic ice shelf. New article by Trinity geology student Sadie Eidson! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/ice-shelf-co...

If you missed our recent newsletter, you can still find it here! From microbes preparing for winter to orbital effects on exoplanet habitability, this month we’re highlighting seasonal transformations in nature: mailchi.mp/59d12df05d39... #SciComm #SciNews

Throwback Thursday! In 2016, researchers from Columbia University developed a program that utilizes gene expression information to identify individual proteins that cause tumor growth. 🧬🔬 #SciComm #SciNews #CanSky #OncoSky sciworthy.com/toward-perso...

Astronomers are attempting to identify the source of mysterious short-wavelength radiation emanating from somewhere outside the galaxy, known as the extragalactic gamma-ray background. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/where-do-dee...

Researchers estimated that the oceans could have become up to 5 times more acidic during a massive release of carbon dioxide 56 million years ago. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/carbon-feedb...

Researchers at UC-Davis identified proteins released by solid tumors that can break down a key part of our immune system and weaken its ability to kill cancer cells. #SciComm #SciNews #CanSky #OncoSky sciworthy.com/cancer-cells...

Rare earth elements (REEs) are essential for digital electronics, but they're found in only four countries worldwide. Researchers recently explored whether a circular economy could help recycle in-use REE reserves and expand their global availability. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/could-a-circ...

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Astronomers used light emissions from the National Radio Astronomy Observatory’s Very Large Array to track what happens to galaxies after they fall into clusters. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/how-do-galax...

Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials. New video by Erin Faye Dizon! #SciComm #SciNews www.tiktok.com/@sciworthy.c...

Researchers are tracking a new genetic variant of breast cancer that affects males. New article by Tufts University cancer biology student Omar Bou Aram! #SciComm #SciNews #CanSky #OncoSky sciworthy.com/is-there-a-b...

Silica-rich rocks, such as those found in Gusev Crater, could be prime targets in the search for ancient Martian life! sciworthy.com/hot-spring-r... #SciComm #SciNews

This month's newsletter, we're celebrating World Honey Bee Day, with the latest science on bees - on our planet and in space. #SciComm #SciNews mailchi.mp/6de7e31f4703...

BMI may not be the most accurate metric for body composition, particularly in young adults. #SciComm #SciNews #medsky sciworthy.com/body-fat-can...

Scientists have found that the rate of forest regrowth after wildfires depends on the type of trees and the amount of available water. sciworthy.com/how-quickly-... #SciComm #SciNews #PlantScience

Turns out the Sun is even hotter than we thought! ☀️😲 #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/the-suns-col...

Reminder that we have a monthly newsletter! In next week's August issue, we'll be celebrating World Honey Bee Day with the latest science on bees, on our planet and in space. Sign up here: sciworthy.com/newsletter/ #SciComm #SciNews

Scientists found water frost on Martian volcanoes! See our two-part series on this discovery, starting here: #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/how-does-fro...

Oxygen isotope ratios in ancient zircons suggest that Earth had an active water cycle as early as 550 million years after its formation. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/when-did-fre...

Astrophysicists are studying dense columns of stars at the center of galaxies, known as "galactic bars," to gain a deeper understanding of the early universe. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/scientists-d...

Water-repellant aerogels provide reusable, eco-friendly solutions for cleaning up oil spills. #SciComm #SciNews #Chemsky sciworthy.com/new-aerogels...

Researchers estimated that groundwater temperatures could increase over the next 100 years, threatening the safety of drinking water and endangering spring-fed ecosystems. New article by Trinity geology student Carter J. Nicol! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/is-groundwat...

Astronomers developed a new machine-learning model to identify candidate stars for Earth-like exoplanets! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/machine-lear...

A team of researchers from Yunnan University and Oxford University recently discovered well-preserved animal fossils from a previously overlooked group of rocks in China, revealing new information about Cambrian life. #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/a-new-treasu...

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Researchers used an Earth system model to test how radiation from a nearby supernova would affect life on our planet. New article by @aubreyzerkle.bsky.social! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/is-earth-saf...

Before the fireworks, be sure to catch Mercury's greatest elongation in the evening sky tonight!

Groundwater springs uncovered by melting Arctic glaciers could release over 2,000 tons of methane annually. New article by University of Delaware geoscience student Eve Gorman! #SciComm #SciNews sciworthy.com/melting-glac...

Scientists showed that health-care professionals who ate more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and poultry were more likely to live longer, healthier lives. #SciComm #SciNews #foodstudies 🍎📃 sciworthy.com/foods-that-p...