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  A new species of the genus Sarax Simon, 1892 (Amblypygi, Charinidae) from China Abstract A new species of the whip spider genus Sarax Simon, 1892 collected from Guangdong Province, China is diagnosed and described based on morphological characters: Sarax quinquespinus sp. nov. (♂♀). With this third Sarax species recorded in China, the geographical gap in its distribution between Yunnan to Fujian […]

Ultraviolet–visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy is one of the most widely used analytical techniques in chemistry, biology, and environmental sciences. Its popularity comes from its versatility, simplicity, and broad applicability, as it can detect nearly every molecule under the right conditions. From identifying compounds to measuring DNA, proteins, and reaction kinetics, UV-Vis spectroscopy is a foundational tool

For thousands of years, people have gazed up at the Moon, Earth’s ever-present nightlight. From the ancient Sumerians to the wise Greeks and story-telling Chinese, everyone has been curious about this glowing disc in the night sky. If it ever occurred to you—how old is the Moon?, scientists have got your back. Estimating Moon’s Age

BOULDER, Colorado — The existing NASA-European Space Agency effort to establish a Mars Sample Return program is slated to be discontinued. That’s the word according to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, a “minibus” legislative package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 8. Next up is the Senate vote.

As daylight shortens and routines slow down, many people experience a dip in mood and motivation. The run-up to Christmas is marketed as joyful, but for a large number of households it brings family strain and a surprising amount of loneliness. Against this backdrop, it’s no wonder the idea of welcoming a dog into the

She’s less than a centimeter long, produces only daughters and is conquering the continent without a single male. Meet the elm zigzag sawfly, named for the delicate zigzag patterns it carves into elm tree leaves. Despite its name, the elm zigzag sawfly (Aproceros leucopoda) is not a fly; it is a type of wasp first

Number enthusiasts may be looking to the new year with a touch of melancholy. Another perfect square like 2025 (452 = 2,025) won’t occur again until 2116 (462 = 2,116). The year 2027 will be a prime number. By comparison, our current year, 2026, seems almost boring. But that’s a misconception. The On-line Encyclopedia of

The four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station SpaceX For the first time, astronauts are being evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) for medical reasons. The exact nature of the “medical situation” has not been identified for privacy reasons, nor has the astronaut it has affected. But four