Science

Science

Amazing technology often starts here. Exploring breakthroughs and discoveries across biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science.

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Astronomers confirm third-ever sighted protoplanet

Through the looking glass: Those following science news have likely seen a fair number of recent stories regarding the discovery of exoplanets, black holes, and galaxies that defy current scientific understanding. However, scientists recently announced one of the rarest findings in astronomy – a planet still being born.
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Scientists accidentally create the world's lightest paint by mimicking Mother Nature

A drop the size of a raisin could paint both sides of the door to your house
Yeah! Science! Traditional paint is made from a bonding agent, such as oil, and pigments from heavy metals like cobalt, ochre, and cadmium, which make blue, red, and yellow, respectively. We use paint to color the artificial world, but in nature, creatures such as butterflies and beetles display vibrant palettes without pigment - they use topography.