KATHMANDU, March 20 — The American Physical Society’s (APS) Global Physics Summit wrapped up in Nepal on Thursday, bringing together scientists, researchers and policymakers to discuss advances in physics and their role in addressing global…
Sulfur analysis supports timing of oxygen’s appearance
HOUSTON - Scientists have long thought oxygen appeared in Earth's lower atmosphere 2.7 billion years ago, making life as we know it possible. A Rice University researcher has added evidence to support that number. The…
CERN opens its doors for Researchers’ Night
On Friday, 28 September 2018, budding scientists and physics fans of all ages will come together for Researchers’ Night at CERN, a free and fun bilingual event. This is the ninth year that the world’s…
Doctors rely on more than just data for…
CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Many technology companies are working on artificial intelligence systems that can analyze medical data to help diagnose or treat health problems. Such systems raise the question of whether this kind of technology…
NASA prepares to launch Parker Solar Probe, a…
Early on an August morning, the sky near Cape Canaveral, Florida, will light up with the launch of Parker Solar Probe. No earlier than Aug. 6, 2018, a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy…