Nov 29 NASA satellites discovered a 6-planet solar system in perfect synchrony By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The planets are two to three times the size of Earth, but made mostly of gas. None of the planets are within the star’s so-called habitable zone. Continue reading
Nov 25 ‘Adopt an axolotl’ campaign in Mexico aims to help save critically endangered species By Daniel Shailer, Associated Press Ecologists from Mexico's National Autonomous university on Friday relaunched a fundraising campaign to bolster conservation efforts for axolotls, an iconic, endangered fish-like type of salamander. Continue reading
Nov 24 Florida sees record year for sea turtles, but climate change threatens survival By Curt Anderson, Associated Press Only one in 1,000 hatchlings lives to adulthood and climate change is threatening their species as beaches disappear under rising seas. Continue reading
Nov 21 How gratitude became key to human social bonds By Maddie Burakoff, Associated Press Researchers believe gratitude probably helped early humans work together and survive as social animals. Continue reading
Nov 18 Explosions end 2nd test flight of SpaceX’s new mega rocket By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The rocketship reached space following liftoff from South Texas, but lost both the booster and the spacecraft in a pair of explosions minutes into Saturday’s test flight. “Today’s test is an opportunity to learn — then fly again,” noted NASA… Continue reading
Nov 18 The botany behind why cranberries became a Thanksgiving staple By Serina DeSalvio, The Conversation Cranberries add color and acidity to Thanksgiving menus, but they also have many interesting botanical and genetic features. Continue reading
Nov 16 A geologist explains why Iceland may soon see a volcanic eruption By Jaime Toro, The Conversation Iceland’s residents have learned over centuries to live with their island’s overactive geology. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 5:12 Latest climate assessment reveals how much climate change is costing Americans By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris The National Climate Assessment shows America is warming faster than the global average with climate change impacting nearly every facet of life. It found extreme weather events now cost the U.S. roughly $150 billion per year. Amna Nawaz discussed the… Continue watching
Nov 14 Climate change harms daily life across the United States, new federal report finds By Seth Borenstein, Tammy Webber, Associated Press Tuesday's National Climate Assessment is a five-year localized update on what global warming is doing and will do to the United States. Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch 3:12 The story of John Herrington, the 1st Native American in space By John Yang, Satvi Sunkara For Native American Heritage Month, as part of our “Hidden Histories” series, we bring you the story of John Herrington, a decorated naval officer and trailblazing astronaut. Continue watching