Scientists Work to Save Florida Reefs
Several organizations are racing to save the reef that runs along the Florida Keys.
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Researchers Believe Chinese Fossil Shows Mammal Attacking Dinosaur
A new fossil study by researchers from China and Canada suggests that ancient mammals may have attacked and eaten larger dinosaurs.
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NASA’s James Webb Celebrates One Year of Science Discoveries
The James Webb Space Telescope recently celebrated its first year in operation.
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NASA Rover Finds New Evidence of Organic Matter on Mars
Scientists say they have found new evidence of organic matter on Mars that could be linked to past life on the planet.
Heat, Wildfire, Storms Are Signs of Climate Troubles
The Earth set unofficial record high temperatures last week. Scientists said they were a clear sign of how pollutants released by humans are warming the environment.
Europe Prepares to Launch Spacecraft to Observe ‘Dark Side’ of Universe
The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a spacecraft designed to study the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy across far reaches of the universe.
All Elements for Life Found on Saturn’s Icy Moon Enceladus
An international team of scientists says it has found high levels of phosphorus in ice from Saturn’s moon Enceladus.
Former Italian Mining Area Hopes to Be a Theoretical Science Center
Italy is proposing to build one of the world’s most modern telescopes in an unused mineral mine.
Study: About Half of World’s Lakes Are Shrinking
A new study has found that more than half of the world’s lakes have shrunk since the 1990s.
UN Agency: Dangerous Temperature Increase ‘More Likely Than Not’
The United Nations’ weather agency reports that world temperatures are likely to reach dangerous levels within the next five years.