Jan 01 These tiny satellites, equipped with ion thrusters, could change how we explore space By Nsikan Akpan An engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology wants to explore the cosmos with CubeSats and ion engines inspired by static electricity. Continue reading
Dec 22 Global warming could drive 660,000 more people per year to Europe By Courtney Norris The number of asylum seekers fleeing their home countries to the European Union will increase dramatically if carbon emissions and global warming continue on their current path, according to a new study from Columbia University. Continue reading
Dec 18 ‘Oumuamua, the alien asteroid, wears an organic coat. But what’s inside? By Rashmi Shivni In the latest ‘Oumuamua update, a research team deciphers the chemical makeup of the cigar-shaped rock. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 6:20 Climate change is part of California’s perfect recipe for intense wildfire By Miles O'Brien Long before the current devastation in California, scientists had built a strong case linking a changing climate to more wildfires. Since hotter weather promotes drought and drought increases the chances of fire, rising temperatures have intensified the risks. Science correspondent… Continue watching
Dec 13 Babies born closer to fracking sites are more likely to be underweight By Nsikan Akpan Low birth weight, defined as being born under 5.5 pounds, has previously been linked with an increased risk of childhood mortality and poorer educational outcomes. Continue reading
Dec 13 Amazonian fish need tropical forests to survive By Teresa Carey Fisheries ecologists at Virginia Tech have found a link between tropical forest loss in the Amazon and declines in freshwater fish populations. Continue reading
Dec 07 Why you can’t always resist running yellow lights By Teresa Carey Neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins University look into why you can sometimes change your mind at the last second, but fail horribly at others. Continue reading
Dec 06 Duck-like dinosaur fossil, plucked from black market, makes debut By Rashmi Shivni What has flippers like a penguin, a neck like a swan and a posture like a duck? It’s the newly discovered Halszkaraptor escuilliei or “Halszka”– a bizarre, semi-aquatic dinosaur with a collage of features never seen in any other prehistoric… Continue reading
Dec 04 What humans can learn about immigration from Africa’s tiniest carnivores By Rashmi Shivni A new study shows it takes a little time before outsider dwarf mongooses will be trusted with a crucial job in a new group. But in these communities, immigrants are always welcome. Continue reading
Nov 30 These flying prehistoric reptiles had needy babies, rare batch of eggs show By Rashmi Shivni A treasure trove of ancient eggs reveals how flying reptiles called pterosaurs developed in infanthood and how parents took care of their young. Continue reading