“This work has allowed me to see most of the world” Geologist Oliver Jagoutz scales mountains to gain tectonic insights. March 23, 2017 Read full story →
Engineers design “tree-on-a-chip” Microfluidic device generates passive hydraulic power, may be used to make small robots move. March 20, 2017 Read full story →
Climate change to worsen drought, diminish corn yields in Africa Over the next century, southern Africa will see widespread decreases in maize production. March 16, 2017 Read full story →
Scientists identify a black hole choking on stardust Data suggest black holes swallow stellar debris in bursts. March 14, 2017 Read full story →
Scientists make microscopes from droplets With chemistry and light, researchers can tune the focus of tiny beads of liquid. March 10, 2017 Read full story →
A light rain can spread soil bacteria far and wide, study finds Global precipitation may account for 1 to 25 percent of bacteria emitted from land. March 7, 2017 Read full story →
Study suggests complex life was present on Earth 2.33 billion years ago New estimate predates earliest fossil evidence by 800 million years. March 6, 2017 Read full story →
Underwater mountains help ocean water rise from abyss Turbulence from seafloor topography may explain longstanding question about ocean circulation. March 6, 2017 Read full story →
Study: Volkswagen’s excess emissions will lead to 1,200 premature deaths in Europe Countries hit hardest by automaker’s emissions scandal include Germany, Poland, France, and Czech Republic. March 3, 2017 Read full story →
From football to physics Zachary Hulcher, Marshall Scholar and offensive lineman, will study high-energy physics in the U.K. February 27, 2017 Read full story →
3Q: Julien de Wit on the discovery of seven temperate, nearby worlds Planets may harbor conditions suitable for sustaining liquid water — and thus life. February 22, 2017 Read full story →
Living sensors at your fingertips Cell-infused gloves and bandages light up when in contact with certain chemicals. February 15, 2017 Read full story →
The heart of a far-off star beats for its planet Scientists observe first planet-induced stellar pulsations. February 14, 2017 Read full story →
Self-made stars Astronomers observe black hole producing cold, star-making fuel from hot plasma jets and bubbles. February 14, 2017 Read full story →
Scientists make huge dataset of nearby stars available to public Users can search database of 1,600 stars to find signs of new exoplanets. February 13, 2017 Read full story →