Grasslands set to change due to environmental alterations
We don't give grasslands enough credit.
Cyclones favor aggressive spiders, new study shows
Sometimes, it pays to be nasty.
As global warming surges, so does the hot summer weather
If we can limit global warming, the effects are largely reduced.
Cat allergies could soon be over thanks to a new vaccine
According to the research, the vaccine was “well-tolerated without any overt toxicity”.
NASA goes to Iceland to prepare for Mars mission
This is not the first time Iceland is used as a training ground for NASA missions.
Cool roofs could help to deal with heatwaves in California
Bring out those reflective roofs!
Europe could power the entire world with wind power, study finds
It's a major challenge, but the benefits are well worth it.
Fracking causes massive surge in methane emissions
Among greenhouse gasses, methane is now the second most important one causing climate change. Its expansion in the last few...
Measles cases have tripled in a year, World Health Organization warns
Having a preventable disease take such a large toll is unacceptable.
How TRAPPIST-1 could unveil its secrets to James Webb Telescope
The James Webb telescope will be a game changer.
Change diets to save the tropical forests, researchers say
If the consumption of meat and dairy doesn’t fall, at least one-quarter of the world’s tropical lands could disappear by...
Cancer cells turned into fat to stop cancer development
study proved that one way to treat cancer is by exploiting one of its loopholes to convert cancerous cells into...
Taurine in energy drinks. Where does it come from?
The so-called “wonder molecule” is a type of amino acid found in many foods that's added to energy drinks because...
Scientists create gold one million times thinner than a fingernail
The authors call this a "landmark achievement."
Fossil Friday: Oldest fossil forest discovered in Asia
The fossil forest, which is larger than Grand Central Station, is the earliest example of a forest in Asia.
Heatwaves lead to death and decay of corals, research shows
Coral decay likely will become more frequent as the intensity of marine heatwaves increases in the coming years.
Unique molecules allow sharks to glow in the dark
Sharks may glow in order to identify each other in the ocean and fight against microbial infections.
Saving the planet means taking pressure off land, IPCC warns
Less farmland, more forests, experts say.
Fossils in La Brea Tar Pits redraw picture of saber-toothed cats
Usually described as fierce predators, saber-toothed cats are imagined as stalking the open savannah in pursuit of bison, horses and...
Water bears reach the moon after lunar crash probe
The moon used to be sterile for billions of years -- until humans came along.
