Posts published in “Science”

You read that right: a satellite hit Earth on Wednesday, February 21. The dead European satellite entered the atmosphere at 12:15 EST over the Pacific Ocean between Alaska and Hawaii. 

The Yosemite Horsetail Falls Firefall phenomenon is set to come around this late February, with many to anticipate. This is an uncommon natural occurrence that is unsure to happen every year at the edge of mountain El Capitan.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS), is a government agency whose job is to “monitor, assess, map, and conduct targeted scientific research so that policymakers and the public have the understanding they need to address complex environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.”

American Heart Month, an annual observance in February, is a crucial reminder of the pervasive threat of heart disease across the United States.

In a paper published in Science on February 1, 2024, researchers at New York University report that AI can use the fragmented experiences of a child to discern pieces of information about the world around it, such as learning there is something called a crib, or matching words to images in a book. 

On Thursday, January 18, a private spacecraft, whose destination was supposed to be the moon, ended up back on Earth after suffering from a propulsion malfunction.

Sharks, the apex predators of the ocean, have captured the imagination of humanity for centuries. As shown in the thriller movie Jaws, sharks are known for the fear they strike at people on a summer beach day.

A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) model was released by Dr. Trieu Trinh: AlphaGeometry. This system can solve geometry problems from the International Mathematical Olympiad at almost the same level as a human gold medalist. 

Researchers at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have found that the protein RPT6 in the brain increases gene expression, thus assisting in strengthening memory formation.