The mosaic was stolen by a Nazi captain during World War II and dates back to between the end of the first century BC and the first century AD. Pompeii Archaeological Park. The mosaic is about 2,000
(Source: Getty Images) It's been 56 years since Neil Armstrong stepped onto the moon, and he's forever etched into the annals of history. However, much to the disappointment of humanity, others did not follow his example – literally. The grey,…
Gain-of-function research is often associated with work that could increase the risk of dangerous viral “lab leaks.” However, it is an important part of many research areas in biology and does not pose a serious threat. (Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE…
Motor neurons, shown with their axons (nerve fibers) colored green, develop on a spinal cord organ chip built by Cedars-Sinai. (Image courtesy of Svendsen's lab at Cedars-Sinai) Scientists have developed a portable model of the most common form of amyotrophic…
(Image credit: aapsky/Getty Images) Supersonic commercial flight could soon become a reality in the United States, thanks to a new executive order that lifts a 52-year-old ban on ground-based commercial supersonic flights. Although supersonic aircraft could cross the Atlantic Ocean,…
Colugos have a leathery sail that allows them to glide about 300