In a rare occurrence, astronomers have directly observed more than one planet orbiting a star similar to the Sun.
Victoria Corless
Science enthusiast, writer and editor for Advanced Science News.
After completing a Ph.D. in chemistry, Victoria worked as freelance science communicator and medical writer before joining ASN.
A glimpse inside a working battery
Chemists develop a new technique for observing chemical processes during battery operation.
A pair of micro-pliers grown on hair-sized optical fibers
A pair of micro-scale pliers was made from a liquid crystalline elastomer and fiber optic wire, which can reversibly change shape in response to visible light.
Our itch to share helps spread misinformation
Studies find social media sharing affects news judgment, but a quick exercise reduces the problem.
Challenges in vaccine development during an evolving pandemic
As researchers race to produce the long-awaited SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, the global scale of this pandemic is posing some unique hurdles.
Mounting evidence for neurological symptoms of COVID-19
A global study looks into the prevalence of neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
Teleportation is possible, it just depends on scale
Using the principles of quantum mechanics, scientists are unlocking incredible computing powers one experiment at a time.
Maybe life on Earth is as good as it gets?
Plate tectonics are important for habitability, and it appears that the optimum conditions existed for planets forming early in the galaxy’s lifespan … and may be unlikely to easily recur.
Astronomers estimate there are 36 communicating civilizations in our galaxy
Research sheds new light on our hope of finding intelligent life across the galaxy.
Improving treatment of Parkinson’s with better brain maps
Advanced MRI scans may improve treatment of tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease.