why they’re there and what they’ve found
A media storm blew up in mid-March 2025 when a researcher at South Africa’s isolated…
Peer review is meant to prevent scientific misconduct. But it has its own problems
In 2023, an academic journal, the Annals of Operations Research, retracted an entire special isssue…
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
Sturgeons are one of the oldest groups of fishes. Sporting an armor of five rows…
What causes the powerful winds that fuel dust storms, wildfires and blizzards? A weather scientist explains
Windstorms can seem like they come out of nowhere, hitting with a sudden blast. They…
Smart cities on the move – how AI is helping improve urban flow
At the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas, just north of…
What’s the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It’s subtle, but significant
There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I’ll…
Cosmic dark energy may be weakening, astronomers say, raising questions about the fate of the universe
The universe has been expanding ever since the Big Bang almost 14 billion years ago,…
Humans aren’t the only animals with complex culture − but researchers point to one feature that makes ours unique
Of the 8.7 million species on Earth, why are human beings the only one that…
Emergency alerts and news notifications can make us stressed and anxious — here’s what you can do to cope
When there’s a disaster, it’s helpful to know what’s going on — and know whether…
Sand-sized fossils hold secrets to the history of climate change
Between 18,000 and 11,000 years ago, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere suddenly…