Scientists want to send endangered species to the moon
As more and more species come close to extinction, scientists have been collecting samples of animals, plants and other creatures […]
Astronauts are actually stuck in space all the time
Imagine going on a week-long business trip and not coming home until next year. That may be the case for
A distant quasar may be circling all the galaxies around it
One of the most distant quasars known appears to have shut down the formation of new stars in all galaxies
How earthquakes build solid gold nuggets
When strained by earthquakes, underground networks of quartz veins can generate enough tension to leach gold from passing fluids, researchers
Ancient DNA reveals a previously unknown lineage of Neanderthals
Neanderthals traveled at least two evolutionary paths on their way to extinction around 40,000 years ago, a new study suggests.
The nearest middle-aged black hole could be a crowd of lightweights
Contrary to a previous report, there is no evidence for an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s
Zigzag walls can help buildings beat heat
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
Can taking ashwagandha supplements improve health?
citations J. O’Conner et al. Effect of ashwagandha on stress, sleep quality, and food cravings in college students: quantitative analysis
The world’s fastest microscope makes its debut
The motion of moving electrons is captured like never before. Researchers have developed a laser-based microscope that produces images at
How much climate change is due to extreme weather?
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