Some meteors leave trails that last up to an hour. Now we can know why
To leave a lasting trail, meteors must aim downward. A new study of shooting stars shows that meteors that blaze […]
Extreme heat and rain are fueling rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases
When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, mosquitoes appear. A series of storms hit the northeastern United States
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced she had breast cancer “very, very, very early.” “It’s technically
Scientists want to send endangered species to the moon
As more and more species come close to extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of animals, plants and other creatures
The waves of the mantle lift the continents up and adorn them with diamonds
For billions of years, the continents have moved across the Earth’s surface like tectonic vessels, but they have not survived
Summer-like heat is scorching the Southern Hemisphere – in winter
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
A new drug promises hot flashes due to menopause
A new treatment for hot flashes has brought relief and a better night’s rest to women who experience these devastating
A distant quasar may be circling all the galaxies around it
One of the most distant quasars known appears to have shut down the formation of new stars in all galaxies
The flute crabs are migrating north to cooler waters
This video was supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. TRANSCRIPT David Johnson: So, in 2014, we were
Can taking ashwagandha supplements improve health?
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