Strength-in-numbers X-ray technique can map previously unattainable atomic structures

For many decades, the method to obtain atomic-level descriptions of chemical compounds and materials—be it a drug, a catalyst ...

Protein 'dark energy' provides insight into form vs. function in structure

Astronomers use the term dark energy to refer to energy in the universe that is unaccounted for by ordinary matter but ...
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The Ring Nebula is hiding a giant structure made of iron

A huge bar of iron has been discovered lurking inside the iconic Ring Nebula. The structure is enormous, spanning hundreds of ...
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Experiment shows complex molecules can form on space dust — offering new clues to the origins of life

The complex building blocks of life can form spontaneously in space, a new lab experiment shows.

Scientists assemble the most detailed map of dark matter ever

Dark matter is a mysterious substance that glues galaxies together. This map from the James Webb Space Telescope could help ...
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The Legislative Branch

Established by Article I of the Constitution, the Legislative Branch consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together form the United States Congress. The Constitution grants ...
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Discovery of Ring-Shaped Molecule in Deep Space Impacts Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics have spotted the largest complex molecule in deep space ...