How a “supervoid” and modified gravity could solve a cosmic conundrum

One of the biggest cosmological mysteries centers on a discrepancy in how fast the universe is expanding. A new study comes to an intriguing solution by applying a modified theory of gravity and an unsettling “supervoid” that our galaxy resides in.Cont… Continue reading How a “supervoid” and modified gravity could solve a cosmic conundrum

Omnidirectional camera put to practical use – in whale study

Omnidirectional video cameras are becoming increasingly popular, although they’re still mostly just used recreationally. An international scientific research team, however, has now utilized one of the devices to gain a better understanding of whale beh… Continue reading Omnidirectional camera put to practical use – in whale study

Laser technique authenticates whiskey without cracking the seal

A team of scientists at the University of St Andrews has developed a laser spectroscopy technique that can determine the authenticity of expensive vintage whiskey without having to open the bottle to retrieve a sample for analysis.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Laser technique authenticates whiskey without cracking the seal

Huge prehistoric circle of structures discovered near Stonehenge

Looming large over the British countryside, Stonehenge cuts an imposing figure – but it’s just a fraction of the structures that once stood in the area. Now, archaeologists have discovered a huge, previously unknown ring of structures surrounding the r… Continue reading Huge prehistoric circle of structures discovered near Stonehenge

Even new-fangled sonar may keep sperm whales from finding food

Sperm whales use echolocation to search for prey such as squid in the deep, dark ocean – so it makes sense that competing sounds down there could screw that process up. A recent study now indicates that even a new-and-improved type of manmade sonar doe… Continue reading Even new-fangled sonar may keep sperm whales from finding food

Scientists teach a seal to sing Star Wars theme, plus other hits

Taking into account even the most horrendous of shower-time singers, the vocal prowess of humans goes mostly unmatched in the animal kingdom. But scientists in Scotland have now found success training grey seals to mimic the human voice and e… Continue reading Scientists teach a seal to sing Star Wars theme, plus other hits