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Famous peppered moth's dark secret revealed
Scientists unravel details of the famous mutation that turned moths black during the industrial revolution.
Meet Elizabeth Ann, the First Cloned Black-Footed Ferret
Her birth represents the first cloning of an endangered species native to North America, and may bring needed genetic diversity to the species.
Slow Lorises Are Adorable but They Bite With Flesh-Rotting Venom
Slow lorises are one of the world’s only venomous mammals. Even rarer, they use their venom on one another.
The Pros and Cons of Swimming With a Hammer Head
A new study suggests that the ocean’s strangest-looking headgear is difficult to tote around.
Bringing the Ocean’s Midnight Zone Into the Light
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has learned how to raise the deepest sea life to the surface and keep it alive for display.
356 Elephants Dropped Dead. Did This Bacteria Poison Them?
Some conservationists accepted the explanation provided by Botswana’s government, but others raised doubts.
Singing Dogs Re-emerge From Extinction for Another Tune
The animal was believed to have disappeared from the highlands of New Guinea, but was found on the island’s Indonesian side.
Fossil Reveals ‘One of the Cutest Dinosaurs’ Ever Found
While many fossils have been flattened by time and the elements, a titanosaur found in an egg was preserved in three dimensions.
When Bugs Crawl Up the Food Chain
We usually think of insects as meals for vertebrates such as frogs. But arthropods may turn the tables more often than you think.
Brutal beetles kept the world’s rarest fish from breeding—until now
Researchers have made a breakthrough in their effort to save the Devils Hole pupfish, which produced more eggs in 2018 than ever before.
Madagascar: A Cornucopia of Beauty
Join us for a visual tour of the island nation of Madagascar, about 90 percent of whose flora and fauna is found nowhere else on Earth.
Virus Delays Orangutans’ Long Awaited Return Home
If one ape in the forest is infected, a whole population could be wiped out, experts say. So orangutans in Indonesia’s rehabilitation centers are staying where they are.
Hubble Marks 30 Years of Seeing a Universe Being Born and Dying
A new image reminds us of what the orbiting observatory has let us see.
Fossil Shows Cold-Blooded Frogs Lived on Warm Antarctica
The specimen is some 40 million years old, and is probably related to species currently living in South America.
Hurricanes Are Reshaping Evolution Across the Caribbean
A new study of lizards in countries struck by hurricanes suggests cataclysmic weather can reshape entire species.
The Business of Burps: Scientists Smell Profit in Cow Emissions
Cattle produce more methane than many large countries. A solution could be an ecological and financial breakthrough — and a Swiss biotech company may be on the cusp.
Peter Beard, Wildlife Photographer on the Wild Side, Dies at 82
Called “the last of the adventurers,” Mr. Beard photographed African fauna at great personal risk, and well into old age could party till dawn. He had been missing for 19 days.
Labs Across U.S. Join Federal Initiative to Study Coronavirus Genome
The project, announced by the C.D.C., will help trace patterns of transmission, investigate outbreaks and map how the virus is evolving, which can affect a cure.
A Strange Dinosaur May Have Swum the Rivers of Africa
The Spinosaurus possessed a long, powerful tail. Paleontologists think the dinosaur used that to propel itself through water.
How does coronavirus kill? Clinicians trace a ferocious rampage through the body, from brain to toes
The lungs are ground zero for COVID-19, but blood clots may play a surprisingly big role in severe illness
How a Rose Blooms: Its Genome Reveals the Traits for Scent and Color
French researchers are completing a full map of the rose, pinpointing genes to edit for continuous blooming and its other signature features.
Electric car future may depend on deep sea mining
Demand is soaring for the metal cobalt, an essential ingredient in batteries and abundant on the seabed.
Deep-sea mining threatens ocean, global climate | Liberation News
There is a new race for resources: the ocean floor. Seabed exploration, a precursor to mining, is underway in remote parts of the Pacific Ocean as corporations and nation-states attempt to catalog the underwater resources. #environment
Why the U.S. is missing out on the race to mine trillions of dollars worth of metals from the ocean floor
Rare earth elements and metals used in cell phones, supercomputers and more are sitting on the ocean floor, ready to be mined by multiple countries. So why is the U.S. on the sidelines?
United States sitting out race to mine ocean floor for metals essential to electronics
China and other countries are racing to be the first to mine trillions of dollars worth of metals used in cell phones, supercomputers and more, while the U.S. is on the sidelines. 60 Minutes reports, Sunday at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT on CBS
New TB Vaccine Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Suggests
There are 10 million new cases each year of tuberculosis, now the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. Even a partly effective vaccine could help turn the tide.
Air Force's Mystery Space Plane Lands, Ends 2-Year Mission
The Air Force's mystery space plane is back on Earth, following a record-breaking two-year mission.
California Fires Fanned by Strong Winds: Live Updates
As the weather worsens on Tuesday, the Kincade and Getty fires are straining the resources of fire departments across the state.
New TB Vaccine Could Save Millions of Lives, Study Suggests
There are 10 million new cases each year of tuberculosis, now the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. Even a partly effective vaccine could help turn the tide.
The California Wildfires in Pictures
New York Times photographers are on the ground documenting the destruction and the fight to contain the fires.
Maps: Kincade and Getty Fires, Evacuation Zones and Power Outages
Detailed maps show the current fire extents, power outage zones and areas under evacuation orders.
With California Ablaze, Firefighters Strain to Keep Up
While crews tried to save homes from the Getty fire near Los Angeles, other workers cleared the ground around the Kincade fire in Sonoma County.
California Emerged From Drought and Is Still Catching Fire
California's eight years of drought officially ended in March, but wildfires are still engulfing parts of the state. Here are three major contributions.
Maps: Kincade and Getty Fires, Evacuation Zones and Power Outages
Detailed maps show the current fire extents, power outage zones and areas under evacuation orders.
The California Wildfires in Pictures
New York Times photographers are on the ground documenting the destruction and the fight to contain the fires.
California Wildfires Updates: Getty Fire Rages as 405 Jams
Up and down the state, wildfires are driving residents from their homes. About 180,000 in Sonoma have been ordered to leave, and part of Napa is under a warning.
With Whipping Winds and Power Down, Californians Flee Fires
Power outages and fires combined over the weekend to push the state’s disaster response capabilities to the brink.
Meet the Bloodsuckers
Vampires get all the attention at this time of year, but bloodthirsty leeches, insects and birds are just as compelling — and they’re real.
Colorado Fossils Show How Mammals Raced to Fill Dinosaurs’ Void
An unusually rich trove found in Colorado reveals the world in which our mammalian forebears evolved into larger creatures.
After This Fungus Turns Ants Into Zombies, Their Bodies Explode
The life cycle of Ophiocordyceps is like something from a sci-fi movie: “You think, where the hell did that come from?”
The Loudest Bird in the World Has a Song Like a Pile Driver
When a mate approaches a male white bellbird in the Amazon, he whips around and sings his piercing tune right in her face.
Add ‘Pseudo Thumb’ to the Aye-Aye Lemur’s Bizarre Anatomy
Hiding in the weird creature’s palm was something that scientists had missed.
Trilobite Fossils Show Conga Line Frozen for 480 Million Years
The orderly collection of ancient arthropods suggests that complex social behavior goes way back in the history of life on Earth.
Congratulations, You Survived Black Hole Week
Here are three cosmic events you may have missed and that fortunately missed you.
This Halloween, Consider the Unappreciated Beauty of Spiders
Arachnids get a bad rap, particularly around Halloween, but they’re actually quite lovely in their own, deadly, leaping, eight-legged, cannibalistic way.
Geckos Can Run on Water
A small lizard is among the elite group of animals that race across the surface of water.
What a Frog Needs to Make That Leap
A study shows that these amphibians may have evolved to jump first before developing a crucial joint that propels them onward.
What Whales and Dolphins Left Behind for Life in the Ocean
The ancestors of dolphins and whales survived in the seas by shedding genes involved in sleep, DNA repair and other seemingly critical activities.
The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
Winsomely captured in poems and song, the birds are yielding new secrets about their astounding beaks and penchant for violence.
There Are Parasitic Wasps, and Then There’s the Crypt-Keeper
Popping out of the heads of its hosts seemed strange enough. Then scientists discovered something even stranger.
What Rolls Like an Armadillo but Lives in the Sea?
A scientist studying the defenses of mollusks called chitons thinks these sea creatures might be less primitive than expected.
Kangaroo Mob | Marsupials: The Evolution Backstory | Nature | PBS
What makes a marsupial, a marsupial? The biogeographic history and biological evolution of marsupial mammals.
What Will Turn Hurricane Dorian? How Wide Is the Eye? Your Questions Answered.
Understanding and forecasting a giant storm requires knowledge, experience and data — a lot of it, though scientists could always use more.
The Amazon, Siberia, Indonesia: A World of Fire
The growing intensity of wildfires and their spread to new corners of the globe raises fears that climate change is exacerbating the dangers.
Babies Display ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ After Getting Anti-Baldness Drug by Mistake
At least 17 children, including babies, began growing hair all over their bodies after a hair loss treatment was mislabeled as heartburn medicine.
Hanging Out With Humans Makes This Bird Bad at Its Job
The weka, a flightless bird in New Zealand, brings plants to new areas by eating their fruit and excreting the seeds. But some choose to stick close to humans and their food, limiting their range.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Hits Milestone, and Death Toll Rises
Amid more than 3,000 confirmed and probable cases, the death toll climbed above 2,000, according to government data released on Friday.
A Robot With Noodle-like Fingers Helps Handle Soft Jellyfish
Metal claws and suction samplers can be rough on delicate deep sea creatures. So scientists have designed a gentle robot to scoop up the organisms they want to study.
What Draws Hundreds to This Lake Bed? Spellbinding Crystals
Welcome to Gem-O-Rama, California’s new gold rush.
The Mysterious Vaping Illness That’s ‘Becoming an Epidemic’
A surge of severe lung ailments has baffled doctors and public health experts.
Sahara-Level Sand Dunes, Mediterranean-Blue Water: Welcome to Michigan
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the Midwest’s most delightful surprises.
White Barn Owls Thrive When Hunting in Bright Moonlight
Something about the light from a full moon shining on the frightening face of a barn owl makes voles freeze a bit too long.
Heat Deaths Jump in Southwest United States, Puzzling Officials
The number of heat-related deaths has more than tripled in Arizona and Nevada since 2014, new data show, raising concern about the limits of adaptation.
Ann Nelson, Expert on Particle Physics, Is Dead at 61
Dr. Nelson was celebrated for helping to address flaws in the Standard Model, the longtime basis for explaining how particles interact.
Malnutrition Case Stirs Debate About Vegan Diets for Babies
A judge in Australia said a couple had left their baby “severely malnourished” on a strict vegan diet. Experts said that, with proper guidance, children can be on a totally plant-based diet.
Newark Water Crisis: Racing to Replace Lead Pipes in Under 3 Years
A new $120 million financing plan will allow the city to replace its 18,000 buried lead service lines more quickly.
First Death in a Spate of Vaping Sicknesses Reported by Health Officials
An Illinois patient has died following a respiratory illness linked to vaping. Health officials offered few details about the circumstances.
NASA Astronaut Anne McClain Accused by Spouse of Crime in Space
NASA is examining a claim that an astronaut improperly accessed the bank account of her estranged spouse from the Space Station.
With Amazon Rain Forest Ablaze, Brazil Faces Global Backlash
The fires scorching the Amazon come amid growing concern that Brazil’s weakening environmental policies could jeopardize the country’s trade and foreign relations.
Underwater Video Offers New Look at Titanic Wreck
The footage, captured by a team from Triton Submarines, showed the deterioration of the R.M.S. Titanic. The company said it was the first such visit in nearly 14 years.
Genome Study Reveals Clues to Komodo Dragon’s Unique Abilities
A new study reveals evidence of a large number of mutations in important Komodo genes.
Legless, Leaping Larvae
Gall midge maggots have some surprising tricks that help them launch themselves into smile-inspiring jumps.
A Supernova Was Hiding in Antarctica’s Snow
Researchers melted and analyzed 1,100 pounds of snow from the region. They found traces of cosmic dust, some of it created by nearby stellar explosions.
Some Migratory Birds Sleep Better Than Others
The weariest warblers are more likely to sleep with their heads tucked in — saving energy, but making them more vulnerable to predators.
This Daily Pill Cut Heart Attacks by Half. Why Isn’t Everyone Getting It?
“Polypills” of generic drugs may dramatically reduce heart attacks and strokes in poor countries, a new study suggests. Some experts still aren’t enthusiastic.
Where the Titanic Shipwreck Rests, New Photos Reveal Extensive Decay
A recent visit to the world’s most famous shipwreck found it “being consumed by the ocean and returned to its elemental state.”
How Many Triangles Are There? Here’s How to Solve the Puzzle
Counting will get you nowhere. Try a little combinatorics instead.
She Studies Sea Snakes by the Seafloor
Sea snakes are the most diverse group of marine reptiles in the world, but they are poorly understood and threatened by development. Blanche D’Anastasi is among the scientists working to save them.
The Mystery of the Himalayas’ Skeleton Lake Just Got Weirder
Every summer, hundreds of ancient bones emerge from the ice. A new genetic study helps explain how they got there.
Florida’s Panthers Hit With Mysterious Crippling Disorder
State wildlife officials are sharing video of disabled animals in an effort to identify the ailment and save the beloved, endangered cats.
In Defense of Sea Gulls: They’re Smart, and They Co-Parent, 50/50 All the Way
Besides, if people weren’t such slobs, gulls would never have learned about French fries.
In Super-Deep Diamonds, Glimmers of Earth’s Distant Past
We can’t yet dig to the center of the Earth. But diamonds from far below ground offer tantalizing hints of what's down there.
N.Y.P.D. Detectives Gave a Boy, 12, a Soda. He Landed in a DNA Database.
The city has 82,473 people in its database. Many of them have no idea their genetic information is there.
Meet the Beetles: Newly Discovered Brooklynites Have 6 Legs
Researchers studying trees at Green-Wood Cemetery found a nonnative beetle previously unknown to science.
Wild Pups Romp Again in an African Paradise
Wild dogs have returned to the famed Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. The first puppy litters were not far behind.
Bacteria Foul N.J.’s Largest Lake, Indicating Broader Crisis
Lake Hopatcong, normally buzzing with swimmers and water skiers, is filled with cyanobacteria in quantities never before recorded.
Franky Zapata Crosses English Channel on Hoverboard on 2nd Try
The French inventor’s jet-powered machine crossed from France to Britain in about 22 minutes. He had fallen into the sea on his previous attempt 10 days ago.
The Creepy Anglerfish Comes to Light. (Just Don’t Get Too Close.)
Increasingly, these ghoulish and improbable denizens of the abyss are being captured on video, revealing an array of surprising behaviors.
Ethiopia Says It Planted Over 350 Million Trees in a Day, a Record
The initiative is part of a campaign by the prime minister to plant four billion trees in the country before the fall to combat deforestation and global warming.
Man Dies of ‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba After Swimming in Lake
Naegleria fowleri, a single-celled organism found in warm freshwater, can be fatal if it enters the body through the nose.
A Brutal Disease Kills Monkeys. Flies Could Be Spreading It.
A downside of social living among monkeys and chimpanzees, a new study suggests, is being at greater risk of deadly disease.
Paralysis on America’s Rivers: There’s Too Much Water
Fast currents and swollen channels have made many of the nation’s rivers unsafe for commercial traffic, spreading economic pain from a spring of severe flooding.
Solving a Leafy Mathematical Mystery
Researchers developed a model that explains a peculiar pattern found in a shrub common in Japan.
Fish Cannons, Koi Herpes and Other Tools to Combat Invasive Carp
Researchers are experimenting with a Rube Goldberg-esque mix of tactics to control hearty, nonnative swimmers that re-engineer nutrient-rich Midwest waters.
Want to Buy a Ticket to the Space Station? NASA Says Soon You Can
NASA plans to open the International Space Station to commercial business, including tourism. But the tickets won’t be cheap.
The Vampire Birds of the Galápagos Have Fascinating Inner Lives
Yes, there is such a thing as a vampire finch.
To Map a Coral Reef, Peel Back the Seawater
This scientist couple created an airborne observatory to map tropical forests. Now they’re using it to identify threatened reefs.
Why Gulping Down a Cold Drink Feels So Rewarding
In a study of mice, researchers found no links between the neural systems related to reward and monitoring water intake.
Why Crocodiles Are Not Just Living Fossils
They’ve changed remarkably over millions of years, and at one point may even have been warmblooded.
Elephants May Sniff Out Quantities With Their Noses
Understanding how the endangered mammals smell the world could help with their conservation, researchers say.
Meet the Deep-Sea Dragonfish. Its Transparent Teeth Are Stronger Than a Piranha’s.
Researchers say the tiny crystalline structures in the predator’s fangs could inspire strong, see-through materials.
Come for the Deep-Sea Selfies. Stay to Learn About Sustainability.
“Ocean Cube,” an exhibition of five Instagramable dreamlike rooms, offers commentary on pollution.
‘Archaeology of D-Day’ Aims to Preserve What the Soldiers Left Behind
For the past 10 years, a cadre of field researchers in France has been digging up, documenting and cataloging the physical remains of the Normandy invasion.
How Has the Measles Outbreak Affected You and Your Family?
Tell us how your community is coping with the disease.
Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us
Studying the historical data stored in centuries-old trees is a burgeoning field, with labs around the world learning more about historical patterns of weather and climate and the effects on humans.
The Microbots Are on Their Way
Tiny sensors with tinier legs, stamped out of silicon wafers, could one day soon help fix your cellphone battery or study your brain.
Should Adults Get a Measles Booster Shot?
Measles outbreaks have occurred in 22 states. Now adults are wondering if they are immune and whether they should get a shot of the vaccine. Here’s what you need to know.
Like ‘Uber for Organs’: Drone Delivers Kidney to Maryland Woman
A team at the University of Maryland is developing drone technology to deliver organs faster and give doctors timely updates on their transit.
Why Whales and Dolphins Join the Navy, in Russia and the U.S.
A former Navy officer who is now a New York Times reporter explains how the American military trains marine mammals for underwater operations.
Yeti Footprints Found in Nepal Are Maybe (Definitely) From a Bear
The Indian Army posted photos on Twitter of what they believed were the footprints of a yeti. Social media responded with theories of its own.
Reinventing the Tomato for Survival in a Changing World
Like other small farmers and researchers, Brad Gates is trying to ensure a future for the tomato by breeding hardier varieties and persuading more Americans to grow their own.
Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us
Studying the historical data stored in centuries-old trees is a burgeoning field, with labs around the world learning more about historical patterns of weather and climate and the effects on humans.
The Climate-Friendly Vegetable You Ought to Eat
Kelp is delicious and versatile, and farming it is actively good for the ocean. Melissa Clark wants you to just try a bite.
From Apples to Popcorn, Climate Change Is Altering the Foods America Grows
In every region, farmers and scientists are trying to adapt an array of crops to warmer temperatures, invasive pests, erratic weather and earlier growing seasons.
Here's how many times we touch our phones every day
The Dscout research found that average users spent 145 minutes on their phones and engaged in 76 phone sessions per day.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18357546
‘There’s Poison in the Sea’: An Oil Spill Fouls a Tropical Eden
On Rennell, an impoverished Pacific island, mining had already scarred the land. Now an oil spill has polluted the water and threatens a World Heritage site.
Measles Cases Surpass 700 as Outbreak Continues Unabated
The virus has been found in 22 states, and outbreaks in New York and Los Angeles are growing quickly.
More Than 700 at 2 California Universities Under Quarantine Amid Measles Outbreak
The number of staff members and students who were under quarantine on Friday was up by about 400 from the day before, according to the authorities.
Bit by Bit, Scientists Gain Ground on AIDS
The “London patient,” apparently cured of H.I.V. infection, has gotten all the attention. But other recently revealed advances are more likely to affect the immediate course of the AIDS epidemic.
An Emperor Penguin Colony in Antarctica Vanishes
A colony in Halley Bay lost more than 10,000 chicks in 2016 and hasn’t recovered. Some adults have relocated.
U.S. to Consider Listing Giraffes as Endangered Species
The population of giraffes, the tallest land animals on earth, has declined by about 40 percent in the last three decades, conservationists say.
Look What the Cat Dragged In: Parasites
Researchers found that house cats that roam outdoors were more likely to pick up diseases than indoor cats.
Australia Is Deadly Serious About Killing Millions of Cats
Feral felines are driving the country’s native species to extinction. Now a massive culling is underway to preserve what’s left of the wild.
These Otters Are Popular Pets in Asia. That May Be Their Undoing.
Asian small-clawed otters are increasingly popular as novelty pets, particularly in Japan. Now international trade in the species may be banned.
Scientists Create Speech From Brain Signals
A prosthetic voice decodes what the brain intends to say and generates (mostly) understandable speech, no muscle movement needed.
‘Partly Alive’: Scientists Revive Cells in Brains From Dead Pigs
In a study that upends assumptions about brain death, researchers brought some cells back to life — or something like it.
World – and thousands of web cam viewers – welcome two Big Bear baby eagles
Eaglet No. 1 broke free Sunday, April 14, with No. 2 emerging a day later, all under the watch of a live web camera.
Scientists put human gene into monkeys to make them smarter, human-like
Making monkeys more smart and human-like, scientists have used gene-editing to insert human brain gene in a monkey. For the first time, a team of Chinese scientists made use of gene-editing tec
This Tarantula Became a Scientific Celebrity. Was It Poached From the Wild?
Controversy over a new spider species has resurrected thorny ethical questions about scientists and their specimens.
Here’s Why a 50-Degree Day Feels Colder in Fall Than in Spring
Why might nippy temperatures now feel much more comfortable in just a few months? The body takes time to adapt to the cold.
When Plasma Becomes Another Fruit of the Vine
A parlor trick with grapes leads to new findings about water and microwaves.
One More Time, With Big Data: Measles Vaccine Doesn’t Cause Autism
A 10-year look at more than 600,000 children comes at a time when anti-vaccine suspicion is on the rise again.
H.I.V. Is Reported Cured in a Second Patient, a Milestone in the Global AIDS Epidemic
Scientists have long tried to duplicate the procedure that led to the first long-term remission 12 years ago. With the so-called London patient, they seem to have succeeded.
Tyrannosaurus Rex: The Once and Future King
The dinosaur will always be the predator potentate. But let’s not forget all the other members of the royal family.
Ocean Heat Waves Are Threatening Marine Life
Scientists say the heat waves are becoming more common and longer, and are killing off the species that underpin many marine ecosystems.
Alien species are 'primary cause' for global extinctions, study finds
Perhaps it's a good thing we haven't found E.T. yet – he might cause us to become extinct.
One Twin Committed the Crime — but Which One? A New DNA Test Can Finger the Culprit
A handful of criminal prosecutions have stalled because DNA tests cannot distinguish between suspects who are twins. Then scientists decided to create one.
How the Icefish Got Its Transparent Blood and See-Through Skull
Research shows how the Antarctic blackfin icefish differs from its close relatives on the genetic level.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Scientists Camouflaged Horses to Find Out
If you spend time around horses or flies, you might want to invest in some zebra print.
Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Amazon River, Baffling Scientists in Brazil
The young humpback was found on an island near the mouth of the river, about 4,000 miles from Antarctica, where they usually feed this time of the year.
Measles Outbreak: Your Questions Answered
The disease was declared eliminated in 2000. So far this year, there have been more than 100 cases.
China Uses DNA to Track Its People, With the Help of American Expertise
The Chinese authorities turned to a Massachusetts company and a prominent Yale researcher as they built an enormous system of surveillance and control.
Why Do Zebras Have Stripes? Scientists Camouflaged Horses to Find Out
If you spend time around horses or flies, you might want to invest in some zebra print.
The World’s Largest Bee Is Not Extinct
An expedition of conservationists found a living Wallace’s Giant Bee on remote islands in Indonesia. It hadn’t been seen since 1981.
Tiny Tyrannosaur Hints at How T. Rex Became King
The deer-sized dinosaur preceded one of Earth’s most fearsome predators.
DNA Gets a New — and Bigger — Genetic Alphabet
DNA is spelled out with four letters, or bases. Researchers have now built a system with eight. It may hold clues to the potential for life elsewhere in the universe and could also expand our capacity to store digital data on Earth
You may soon have to give your DNA to the state and pay $250 for the privilege
A bill would require anyone who needs fingerprints from the state to give their DNA: Parent school volunteers, teachers, real estate agents, etc.
Tom Cade, a Savior of the Peregrine Falcon, Dies at 91
After DDT had wiped the bird out on the East Coast, he led the effort to bring it back. It was eventually removed from the federal endangered species list.
How the Spittlebug Builds Its Bubbly Fortress
Spittlebugs feed on plant sap and then excrete bubbly foam to create a protective fortress around themselves. Later, they emerge as adult froghoppers.
Saving the Bats, One Cave at a Time
Biologists are searching caves and abandoned mines in the West, hoping to spare many species of the winged creatures from the devastating fungus, white-nose syndrome.
A First Date for Two Rare Tigers Ends in Death at London Zoo
London Zoo’s female Sumatran tiger, Melati, was fatally mauled by Asim, a male brought from Denmark as a potential mate.
Puma Profiles - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service)
The Hummingbird as Warrior: Evolution of a Fierce and Furious Beak
Winsomely captured in poems and song, the birds are yielding new secrets about their astounding beaks and penchant for violence.
How Ants Sniff Out the Right Path
They may seem like automatons, but ants are surprisingly sophisticated in their navigational strategies.
Giant Ice Disk Spins in Maine River
The sudden appearance of a giant ice disk in Maine has raised many questions. Watch it rotate in this stunning drone video.
Orca Calf Offers Hope for a Fading Group in the Pacific Northwest
The newborn killer whale, called L124, looks healthy. But its family is still in danger of extinction.
Watch These Stink Bugs Hatch in Unison
In terrifying synchrony, baby stink bugs all but explode to life.
A Silver Bullet Against the Brain-Eating Amoeba?
Minuscule particles coated with anti-seizure drugs seem to halt microbes that feed on brain tissue.
An Elephant-Size Relative of Mammals That Grazed Alongside Dinosaurs
Paleontologists believed dicynodonts died out as dinosaurs conquered the world, but fossils found in Poland suggest they survived millions of years more.
These Whales Are Serenaders of the Seas. It’s Quite a Racket.
Why do whales sing? Scientists still aren’t certain, and maybe the whales aren’t, either.
Donors of Rare Blood Type Sought to Save a Miami Toddler
Zainab Mughal, 2, has cancer. Her treatments depend on frequent blood transfusions, but her blood type is extremely rare.
The Woman Who Outruns the Men, 200 Miles at a Time
Courtney Dauwalter specializes in extremely long races. But her success in winning them has opened a debate about how men’s innate strength advantages apply to endurance sports.
Dr. Lisa Schwartz, Critic of Medical Excess, Is Dead at 55
She and her husband, also a doctor, waged a campaign against “the medicalization of everyday life” and an “epidemic of diagnoses.”
An Insect Flees Danger. Suddenly, It Picks Up a Tiny Hitchhiker.
When running for safety, aphid nymphs crawl onto the backs of their elders. The adult aphids don’t seem to like it.
Want to Name a New Frog? A Whiskered Mouse? An Orchid? Be the Highest Bidder
Auctioning off the rights to name a new species is a decades-old practice. Some scientists think it’s ethically questionable.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accelerate Like a ‘Speeding Freight Train’ in 2018
Accelerating emissions are putting the world on track to face some of the most severe consequences of global warming sooner than expected, scientists said.
All the Light There Is to See? 4 x 10⁸⁴ Photons
Astronomers have calculated all the light ever produced by all the stars in the cosmos. It’s a lot, but on the cosmic whole, not that much.
Devoted Dads of the Amphibian World
The males of an obscure frog species in Borneo faithfully tend their eggs, undistracted by new mates.
Puritan Tiger Beetles, ‘Vicious Predators,’ May Soon Hunt Again
The beetles are New England’s most endangered species. Now scientists have begun an unlikely effort to return them to the banks of the Connecticut River.
Can We Grow More Food on Less Land? We’ll Have To, a New Study Finds
To make meaningful progress on climate change, cows and wheat fields will have to become radically more efficient.
Why Are Scientists So Upset About the First Crispr Babies?
Only because a rogue researcher defied myriad scientific and ethical norms and guidelines. We break it down.
What a Hungry Snail Reveals About Your Grocery Store Breakdowns
Pond snails can overcome warnings from their senses about what to eat if they get hungry enough. Sound familiar?
From a Deceased Woman’s Transplanted Uterus, a Live Birth
A novel transplantation procedure may help more infertile women become pregnant.
500-Year-Old Skeleton Found in London (Thigh-High Boots and All)
The discovery of the remains by the River Thames provided a glimpse into the life of a man in medieval times.
Soyuz Rocket Launches Flawlessly, Weeks After Malfunction
The Russian rocket carried a three-person crew into orbit on Monday, making a successful return to flight following a dramatic failure.
In the Blink of an Eye, a Hunt for Oil Threatens Pristine Alaska
For decades, opposition to drilling has left the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge off limits. Now the Trump administration is hurriedly clearing the way for oil exploration.
Do You Know What You’re Breathing?
As distrust in the government grows, personal pollution monitors are the hot gift this holiday season.
Aaron Klug, 92, Dies; His 3-D Images of Bodily Molecules Won a Nobel
Born in Lithuania, raised in South Africa and working in Britain, he made large strides in understanding the structure of proteins, DNA and more.
The Placenta, an Afterthought No Longer
An ephemeral organ, long dismissed merely as afterbirth, increasingly is viewed as critical to understanding the health and course of pregnancy.
NASA’s Osiris-Rex Arrives at Asteroid Bennu After a Two-Year Journey
The spacecraft now begins a close study of the primitive space rock, seeking clues to the early solar system.
‘From Nothing to Gangbusters’: A Treatment for Sickle-Cell Disease Proves Effective in Africa
Already used in Western countries, hydroxyurea eased painful episodes in African children with the condition. It also reduced the risk of malaria infection.
Fur Trapper Kills Grizzly Bear After His Wife and Baby Were Mauled in the Yukon
Gjermund Roesholt shot the bear near a remote cabin where he had been living with his wife, Valerie Theoret, and their 10-month-old daughter, Adele.
Yes, the Octopus Is Smart as Heck. But Why?
It has eight arms, three hearts — and a plan. Scientists aren’t sure how the cephalopods got to be so intelligent.
Meet the Spiders That Feed Milk to Their Young
The jumping arachnids’ secretions have four times as much protein as cow milk.
Largest Alaskan city rocked by big quake
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake causes people to run from buildings and prompted a tsunami alert for coastal areas.
NASA’s Return to the Moon to Start With Private Companies’ Spacecraft
Nine companies will vie for a share of more than $2 billion dollars to build small landers to carry experimental payloads to the lunar surface.
China Halts Work by Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes
Officials said it appeared that He Jiankui’s work had broken Chinese law. Scores of scientists have called his conduct unethical.
You Don’t Want Fries With That
Fries are unhealthy but undeniably tasty, so if you do indulge, here is some expert advice.
Nancy Cappello, Breast Cancer Activist, Is Dead at 66
A survivor of the disease, she fought for fuller disclosure of mammogram results — something she did not get. She died from complications of her treatment.
Chinese Scientist Who Says He Edited Babies’ Genes Defends His Work
The scientist, He Jiankui, said at a conference on Wednesday that his actions were safe and ethical. Some of his colleagues seemed unconvinced.
Mountain Lion Tracked in Southern California Likely Died in Woolsey Fire, Park Says
P-74, the newest mountain lion electronically tracked by park rangers in the Santa Monica Mountains, was last seen in one of the first areas to be scorched in the blaze.
Wow, That Steer Is Really Big
It’s not a cow, it’s a steer. But it is really, really big.
Battle Against Ebola in Congo Pits Medical Hope Against Local Chaos
A vaccine and new treatments are on hand, but the outbreak is in an area rife with unpredictable gunfire, bandits and suspicion of outsiders.
Only Romaine Lettuce From Central and Northern California Is Unsafe, F.D.A. Says
Federal health officials believe it’s safe to eat the lettuce if it’s grown in greenhouses or other regions — and is labeled as such.
The Wasp Wants a Zombie. The Cockroach Says ‘No’ With a Karate Kick.
Scientists documented the fancy footwork that helps some cockroaches fend off a wasp's paralyzing sting.
The Insect Apocalypse Is Here
What does it mean for the rest of life on Earth?
World’s first gene-edited babies created in China, claims scientist
Unconfirmed scientific breakthrough sparks ethical and moral concerns
Real vs. Artificial Christmas Trees: Which Is the Greener Choice?
Here’s a look at the central claims — and the common misconceptions — in that debate.
In a Transylvania Town, Bears and Humans Collide at the Dumpster
With their habitat shrinking, brown bears in Baile Tusnad, Romania, have turned to scavenging. Residents sit and gawk, environmentalists want to protect the animals, but hunters just want to hunt.
More Than 140 Whales Die in New Zealand After Mass Beaching
Such mass beachings can happen when whales make navigational mistakes while chasing prey, escaping predators or trying to protect sick members of the group.
Why Komodo Dragons Haven’t Conquered the World
The razor-toothed predators are fierce, but scientists found that they’re real homebodies.
How to Land on Mars
On Monday afternoon, NASA’s InSight spacecraft will try to land on Mars.
Visitors From the Ocean’s Twilight Zone
Researchers recently hauled up specimens from a layer of the world’s seas that contains an abundance of aquatic life.
Is There Hope for These Great Apes?
Mountain gorillas are faring better — perhaps because some humans just won’t listen to reason.
New Peanut Allergy Drug Shows ‘Lifesaving’ Potential
Results from a new study may lead to approval of what could be the first drug that ameliorates potentially deadly reactions in children with severe peanut allergies.
Air Quality in California: Devastating Fires Lead to a New Danger
A week after the most destructive fire in state history ripped through this small town, the flames have been replaced by a new danger: the air.
UCR homecoming showcases old traditions, cutting-edge science labs
Campus tours included the teaching and research labs of the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
Why Does California Have So Many Wildfires?
There are four key ingredients that make the state such a tinderbox.
The Great Speckled Dinosaur Egg
Eggs of different colors evolved in dinosaurs before the appearance of birds.
Watch Beatboxers Break It Down Inside an M.R.I. Scanner
Researchers got an inside look at beatboxers’ lips, mouths and throats as they performed.
More Evidence Points to China as Source of Ozone-Depleting Gas
Delegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Ecuador to discuss efforts to repair the ozone layer, and the return of a banned chemical will be on the agenda.
My Heart Was Fixed, but My Mind Was Damaged
After surgery at the age of 12, I was left with the perpetual thought that I would die prematurely.
Dogs Can Detect Malaria. How Useful Is That?
Canine can sniff out the socks worn by children carrying the mosquito-borne parasites, a study finds.
A History of the Heart, That Most Vital of Organs
Sandeep Jauhar’s “Heart” recounts the scientific discoveries that have given us a better understanding of our most critical piece of plumbing.
What if the Placebo Effect Isn’t a Trick?
New research is zeroing in on a biochemical basis for the placebo effect — possibly opening a Pandora’s box for Western medicine.
In Ports Everywhere, It’s Push Versus Pull
It’s more efficient for tugboats to nudge barges along, but some conditions require that the loads be towed.
The Mysteries of Animal Movement
A scientist’s unfettered curiosity leads him to investigate the physics at work in some very odd corners of the natural world.
NASA’s Dawn Mission to the Asteroid Belt Says Good Night
Launched in 2007, the spacecraft discovered bright spots on Ceres and forbidding terrain on Vesta.
Russia Set to Resume Astronaut Trips to the International Space Station
The announcement signals that the Soyuz spacecraft has been deemed safe for crewed travel following two astronauts’ harrowing emergency return to Earth in October.
How to Turbocharge Flu Protection (Llamas Required)
A giant antibody created in the laboratory shielded mice against dozens of flu strains, offering new hope against a winter misery.
This Halloween, Consider the Unappreciated Beauty of Spiders
Arachnids get a bad rap, particularly around Halloween, but they’re actually quite lovely in their own, deadly, leaping, eight-legged, cannibalistic way.
Hawaiian Supreme Court Approves Giant Telescope on Mauna Kea
The court granted a building permit for a roughly $2 billion observatory, which activists had protested would further degrade the site of an ancient volcano.
As World’s Air Gets Worse, India Struggles to Breathe
Though India’s government has taken a few steps to curb pollution, data from across the country shows hazardous air pollution continues to rise.
Scientists Warn That World’s Wilderness Areas Are Disappearing
“Wild areas provide a lot of life support systems for the planet,” said the author of a study that found 77 percent of earth’s land had been modified by humans.
Humans blamed for mass wildlife loss
WWF blames "exploding consumption" for average losses of 60% in vertebrate populations since 1970.
More than half the world's wildlife has disappeared since 1970, WWF says
The world's wildlife continues to decline according, to the World Wildlife Fund's latest Living Planet Report, which shows we've lost nearly 60 per cent of vertebrate animal populations since 1970.
Circling a Black Hole
Astronomers are probing the edge of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy.
A Mandarin Duck Mysteriously Appears in Central Park, to Birders’ Delight
A brilliantly colored duck appeared in the Pond in Central Park in October. The duck, which is native to East Asia, stunned wildlife officials.
In Congo’s Ebola Outbreak, Experimental Treatments Are Proving Effective
More than half of the patients who received treatment survived, scientists reported.
Once Paralyzed, Three Men Take Steps Again With Spinal Implant
An experimental, pacemaker-like device offers hope for treating spinal injuries.
Studies Warn Against Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Cancer
Compared to open surgery for cervical cancer, the less invasive approach was more likely to result in cancer recurrence and death, new studies found.
Major Study Finds ‘Some Evidence’ of Link Between Cellphone Radiation and Brain Cancer
But the results apply only to male rats and involve radio frequencies long out of routine use.
The Great Speckled Dinosaur Egg
Eggs of different colors evolved in dinosaurs before the appearance of birds.
Deer Antlers Couldn’t Grow So Fast Without These Genes
Studying the genes that let deer quickly regrow their antlers could one day lead to treatments for people who suffer bone ailments like osteoporosis.
Taking the Oceans’ Temperature, Scientists Find Unexpected Heat
Using a new technique, researchers found that between 1991 and 2016 the oceans warmed an average of 60 percent more per year than previous estimates.
Kepler, the Little NASA Spacecraft That Could, No Longer Can
After nine and a half years in orbit, 530,506 stars observed and 2,662 planets around other stars discovered, the telescope will be left to drift forever around the sun.
Earl E. Bakken, Pacemaker Inventor and Medtronic Founder, Dies at 94
Starting in a garage, where he invented the battery-powered pacemaker, he and a brother-in-law created the world’s largest medical device company.
A Vault of Glass and the Deepest Volcanic Eruption Ever Detected
Close to the Mariana Trench and nearly three miles below sea level, scientists found evidence of an underwater eruption that was only months old.
Trolling the Monster in the Heart of the Milky Way
Something very large and dark occupies the center of our galaxy, and new data suggest that it is indeed a black hole.
He Promised to Restore Damaged Hearts. Harvard Says His Lab Fabricated Research.
Findings that would have revolutionized treatment of heart attacks were based on falsified and fabricated data, revealing weaknesses in medical research.
With Bugs, You’re Never Home Alone
A citizen-science project aims to catalog the spiders, insects and other many-legged creatures that live indoors with us.
Monsters That Live On You
Good news: You’re never home alone. Meet your microscopic roommates and hairy houseguests up close and personal in bug-tastic augmented reality.
A Dark Consensus About Screens and Kids Begins to Emerge in Silicon Valley
“I am convinced the devil lives in our phones.”
A Baseball Bat Dies, and Chopsticks Are Born
The Japanese, meticulous in their approach to baseball, recycling and reuse, have figured out how to make good use of splintered bats.
The Ivy League Becomes the Future of Football
Can football be made safer? The Ancient Eight are at the forefront of efforts to keep football from going the way of boxing.
A Volcanic Eruption on Mars? Nope.
It’s just a cloud. A very long cloud.
Osamu Shimomura, 90, Dies; Won Nobel for Finding a Glowing Protein
Dr. Shimomura isolated a green-glowing protein from jellyfish. It became a major element of biological research, lighting up the inner workings of cells.
Measles in Europe, Recently at Record Low, Jumps to Highest Level Since ’90s
A combination of complacency, instability and opposition to vaccination contributes to lagging immunization rates in many countries.
Spinal Cord Repaired in the Womb, in First Surgery of its Kind in U.K.
A team of surgeons this summer successfully repaired the spinal cords to treat spina bifida in two babies before birth.
Denmark Plans a Fence to Stop a Pig Disease. Will It Work?
The problem, African swine fever, is serious, but critics say Denmark’s answer is not, and infected wild boar will find their way in from Germany.
East Island, Remote Hawaiian Sliver of Sand, Is Largely Wiped Out by a Hurricane
After Hurricane Walaka swept through the central Pacific this month, a sandy 11-acre island mostly disappeared into ocean water.
European Parliament Approves Ban on Single-Use Plastics
The ban must still be approved by the E.U.’s member states, but it would join a global shift as environmentalists seek to halt the use of materials detrimental to the planet.
The Wildebeest Is One Highly Toned Machine
New research shows the animal’s muscles are incredibly efficient for its size, more so than other large animals.
Divide and Preserve: Reclassifying Tigers to Help Save Them From Extinction
Are there many subspecies of tiger, or only two? A correct accounting is the only way to preserve what is left of the animal’s genetic diversity, some scientists say.
‘Catastrophic’ Typhoon Yutu Slams Into U.S. Commonwealth in the Pacific
The storm was the equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane when it destroyed homes in the Northern Mariana Islands, which are northeast of Guam in the western Pacific Ocean.
Most of ‘Luzia,’ a 12,000-Year-Old Fossil, Is Recovered After Brazil Museum Fire
The museum director said that 80 percent of the fossil had been found after a huge fire ripped through the National Museum last month.
Microplastics Find Their Way Into Your Gut, a Pilot Study Finds
Researchers looked for microplastics in stool samples of people from eight countries. “The results were astonishing,” they said.
Researchers Explore a Cancer Paradox
Healthy cells carry a surprising number of cancer-linked mutations, but they don’t turn into tumors. What’s holding them back?
With Piranha-Like Teeth, This Prehistoric Predator Never Bit Off More Than It Could Chew
A fossil discovered in southern Germany is the earliest known flesh-eating bony fish.
‘Headless Chicken Monster’ Spotted in the Deep Sea
A sea cucumber, previously only filmed off the Gulf of Mexico, was seen floating near Antarctica.
Stephen Hawking’s Final Paper: How to Escape From a Black Hole
In a study from beyond the grave, the theoretical physicist sings (mathematically) of memory, loss and the possibility of data redemption.
Drifting Dandelion Seeds Produce a Vortex Never Before Seen
The air flowing through the bristly tufts of dandelion seeds creates a vortex scientists had never viewed in nature.
In Africa, ‘Paper Parks’ Are Starved for Cash
In a unique analysis, researchers put a price on protecting Africa’s wildlife: at least $1.2 billion each year.
Lavender’s Soothing Scent Could Be More Than Just Folk Medicine
In mice, researchers found that some components of lavender odor had effects on anxiety similar to taking Valium.
The Problem With Probiotics
There are potential harms as well as benefits, and a lot of wishful thinking and imprecision in the marketing of products containing them.
California’s Underwater Forests Are Being Eaten by the ‘Cockroaches of the Ocean’
Climate change is ravaging California’s underwater kelp forests. That’s caused what one scientist called a “perfect storm” in the ecosystem.
How Many Space Stations Does This Planet Need?
The Trump administration wants to shift to a capitalist free-for-all in orbit. But the readiness of commercial space outposts to take NASA’s place is far from certain.
A Device That Makes Running Faster and Easier
Men reduced the energy cost of their running by about 8 percent when they wore the new contraption.
All His Symptoms Pointed Toward the Flu. But the Test Was Negative.
The man had fever, chills and aches in the midst of a flu outbreak. It turned out he had a very different kind of infection.
If you think the planes at the air show are amazing, look at these NASA concepts
How sonic booms might be a thing of the past
Immune-Based Treatment Helps Fight Aggressive Breast Cancer, Study Finds
Combining immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help women with an aggressive type of breast cancer and should become their new standard of care.
Why Southeast Asia and Australia’s Coral Reefs Became So Rich in Species
Biodiversity is a long game.
BepiColombo Launches on Long Journey to Mercury
The European-Japanese spacecraft will be the third mission to the rocky planet closest to the sun.
Pando, the Most Massive Organism on Earth, Is Shrinking
The grove of 47,000 quivering aspen trees in Utah is being diminished by mule deer, foraging cattle and human mismanagement.
Scientists Catch Rare Glimpses of the Endangered Vaquita
An expedition in the Gulf of California yielded photographs and video of a species nearing extinction.
Tiny Nanoparticles to Treat a Huge Problem: Snakebites
Snakes kill or cripple 500,000 people a year, but antivenins are costly and rare in poor countries. Now scientists are testing injectable nanoparticles that neutralize venom.
Every Older Patient Has a Story. Medical Students Need to Hear It.
At more than 20 medical schools in the United States, students are getting an earful — about life, about perspective — from healthy seniors.
How a life-saving bone marrow donation forever linked a Long Beach man and an Inland Empire boy
Seth and his family were honored in September at a game between the LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders at StubHub Center.
Watch This Blob of Cells Become an Embryo in High-Resolution
Researchers developed a new microscope that traces embryonic cell movement in real-time, sketching a virtual map of how organ systems develop.
‘Lifeboats’ Amid the World’s Wildfires
Islands of greenery, called refugia, survive even the worst fires, sheltering species and renewing charred landscapes.
Every Older Patient Has a Story. Medical Students Need to Hear It.
At more than 20 medical schools in the United States, students are getting an earful — about life, about perspective — from healthy seniors.
Mouth injuries caused by removing hooks can prevent fish from feeding, a UCR study finds
Study’s results raise questions about catch-and release fishing, considered a way to conserve at-risk fish species.
How a life-saving bone marrow donation forever linked a Long Beach man and an Inland Empire boy
Seth and his family were honored in September at a game between the LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders at StubHub Center.
9 brain surgeries can’t – doctor, parents won’t – stop high school football player
JSerra High’s Zach Round dreams of playing football beyond high school. “I’m not going to skip my dream just for a head injury,” he says.
What a Frog Needs to Make That Leap
A study shows that these amphibians may have evolved to jump first before developing a crucial joint that propels them onward.
A Mysterious Fossil Points to the Origins of Lizards and Snakes
The ancestors of today’s squamates were lost in time. Now paleontologists have identified the earliest known example: Meet Megachirella.
Why Hurricane Michael’s Power Caught Forecasters Off Guard
Predicting the storm’s path was straightforward, but a number of factors contributed to its sudden intensification.
Plants Can’t Talk. But Some Fruits Say ‘Eat Me’ to Animals.
Two national parks in Uganda and Madagascar presented researchers with a natural experiment to understand how plants have adapted to appeal to animals that spread their seeds.
Taming the Groundcherry: With Crispr, a Fussy Fruit Inches Toward the Supermarket
You may have never eaten a groundcherry, but with common gene-editing techniques it and other fruits may be more easily domesticated.
Rare Paralysis Cases in Children Are Investigated in at Least 5 States
Nearly half a dozen states have reported that they are investigating cases of acute flaccid myelitis, which causes limb paralysis and severe muscle weakness.
Thomas A. Steitz, 78, Dies; Illuminated a Building Block of Life
A Nobel laureate, he discovered the structure of a huge molecule crucial to translating genetic information into the proteins that make up living matter.
Why Elephants Don’t Shed Their Skin
The cracks in African elephants’ skin help them keep cool and stay healthy. A new explanation for how those cracks form could offer insights into treating a human skin disease.
A Man Died After Being Infected With a Brain-Eating Amoeba. Here Are the Facts.
A New Jersey man contracted the infection after visiting a surf and water park in Texas. Experts say the amoeba is found in warm bodies of fresh water.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Is Awarded to 3 Scientists for Using Evolution in Design of Molecules
Frances H. Arnold of the U.S. received half the prize, while her compatriot George P. Smith and Gregory P. Winter of Britain shared the other half.
2018 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to 2 Cancer Immunotherapy Researchers
James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo were recognized for a discovery that the body’s immune system can be used to attack cancer cells.
Killer Whales Face Dire PCBs Threat
Concentrations of the toxins are very high, lingering in the orcas’ blubber, and are passed from mother to calf.
Hurricane Florence Is Going to Slow Down. That’s Not Good.
The storm won’t be alone: Tropical cyclones have grown more sluggish since the mid-20th century. Here’s why that’s a bad thing.
Hand-Feeding Hummingbirds: You Can Do It, but Should You?
Videos abound on the internet of people using customized hats and other tools to hand-feed the tiny fliers. Here’s what you need to know if you’d like to try it.
Before These Parasitic Wasps Finished Devouring Live Flies, They Became Fossils
In fly pupae that turned to stone, scientists found evidence that wasps have been infesting other insects for tens of millions of years.
The Brazil Museum Fire: What Was Lost
Some items in the collection are irreplaceable to science, as well as the country’s national memory.
Why the Kerala floods proved so deadly
Heavy rainfall in the southern Indian state has been the worst the region has seen in a century.
Honeybees Are Hurting. What Else Can Pollinate Our Food?
The dominant pollinator is under siege, straining the business of farming. Now growers are turning to alternative species to help their crops.
The Secret to Ant Efficiency Is Idleness
To dig a nest tunnel quickly and get the most out of their efforts, 30 percent of fire ants do 70 percent of the work.
Hundreds of Reindeer Died by Lightning. Their Carcasses Became a Laboratory.
“From death comes life,” said researchers who studied how decomposing bodies, with the help of scavengers, might alter plant diversity across a broad landscape.
The Power of V: Conserving Energy
Information collected from 14 flying bald ibises supports the explanation that birds fly in V formations to conserve energy.
Hidden landscapes the heatwave is revealing
Imprints of old and ancient settlements not seen in known memory are emerging from the soil as the heat takes its toll on greenery.
Parker Solar Probe Launches on NASA Voyage to ‘Touch the Sun’
The spacecraft, which NASA says will “touch the sun,” was carried from the launchpad atop three columns of flame early on Sunday morning.
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