Mini-satellite shows the inside of Hurricane Dorian
The technology could bring a revolution in how we visualize storms.
Denisovan fingers were surprisingly human-like, new finding suggests
Denisovan DNA might be Neanderthal-like, but their fingers are very much human
Our groundwater may be under more stress than we thought
Survivor bias might be to blame.
Squirrels eavesdrop on birds to see when it’s safe to come out
An unlikely alliance.
Geologists uncover ancient mass extinction from 2 billion years ago
It's all about the oxygen.
We’re still not talking about the most effective individual steps to tackle climate change
Recycling? Taking the bus? Better light bulbs? That's all good, but how about taking fewer flights, eating more plants, and...
Bahamas island left 70% under water following Hurricane Dorian
The island is home to 50,000 people.
Why fruit flies can eat practically anything
Much like ourselves, fruit flies can survive on a number of different diets. A new study shows why.
Meat consumers need to accept their own role in the destruction of the Amazon
It boils down to eating beef.
Nestlé wants to take 1.1m gallons of water a day from a natural spring in Florida — and then sell it back as bottled water
Nestle's plan has been heavily criticized by environmentalists.
Gluten doesn’t cause any problems in healthy people, study shows
Society is still struggling to deal with gluten.
This mineral could become a replacement for potassium fertilizers
As the world tries to find more eco-friendly alternatives to pesticides, a team of Russian and Indian scientists has an...
Ethiopia starts to tackle khat addiction
Here's an addiction you probably didn't know about: khat.
Eat more plant protein for a longer and healthier life, new study concludes
In recent times, the human diet has changed substantially. We have access to an unprecedented variety of foods, yet meat...
We know something more about dark energy: it isn’t a fundamental force
We still don't know what dark energy *is*, but we found out another thing it isn't.
Should Pluto be a planet? This NASA admin thinks so
The Pluto saga never ends.
How a giant mass of floating volcano rock could help the Great Coral Reef
A giant raft of light rocks is heading towards Australia -- and that's a good thing.
30th Neptune: the anniversary of an emblematic photo
It's been 30 years since Neptune got its close up.
Pet owners (and dog owners especially) are healthier, new study finds
In case you needed another reason to run down to the animal shelter, here's one.
Scientists eavesdrop on sound particles with quantum microphone
While the system is extremely complex and difficult to handle, the results are also worth it
