Biggest U.S. earthquake in more than 50 years strikes Alaska—here’s what we can learn
Science News The magnitude 8.2 earthquake did little damage, and it provides an opportunity for scientists to peer deep into the planet’s…
Science News The magnitude 8.2 earthquake did little damage, and it provides an opportunity for scientists to peer deep into the planet’s…
Science Looking inside the red planet will help scientists better understand how Mars formed and became the hostile, rusty desert we see…
Mothers might not realize that the tastes and flavors they savor while pregnant can influence their babies’ palates later. Maggie Starbard/NPR Want…
Science The results from the 1962 Starfish Prime test serve as a warning of what might happen if Earth’s magnetic field gets…
Can we learn from giraffes? — Giraffes: Scary high blood pressure, yet few of the issues plaguing people with hypertension. Bob Holmes, Knowable Magazine – May 30, 2021 11:45 am UTC Enlarge / Three-month baby giraffe of Niger (Giraffa camelopardalis) named “Kano” looks on at the zoological park Zoo de la Fleche in La Fleche,…
There will be wolves — Comprehensive international study on rewilding has practical tips to re-establish nature. Sophie Wynne-Jones, Ian Convery, and Steve Carver for The Conversation – May 29, 2021 11:45 am UTC Enlarge / The sun shines through the treetops in the Arnsberg forest in Germany.Guido Kirchner/picture alliance via Getty ImagesWhat would rewilding mean…
Do they enjoy Wether’s originals, too? — By studying long-living animals, researchers hope to pinpoint factors affecting human longevity. Bob Holmes, Knowable Magazine – May 31, 2021 12:45 pm UTC Enlarge / Bats, remarkable little things.Life, for most of us, ends far too soon—hence the effort by biomedical researchers to find ways to delay the…
Animals News The parasite that causes toxoplasmosis could play a bigger role in animal behavior than we thought, according to a first-of-its-kind…
Science News Hidden down a well for decades, the stunningly complete cranium is stirring debate about the increasing number of fossils that…
A Holistic response — A major new report suggests tackling biodiversity, climate crises simultaneously. Matt Simon, wired.com – Jun 12, 2021 11:45 am UTC Getty ImagesHumanity is struggling to contain two compounding crises: skyrocketing global temperatures and plummeting biodiversity. But people tend to tackle each problem on its own, for instance by deploying green energies…