NASA to Launch Spacecraft to Observe Metal-rich Asteroid
The American space agency NASA is preparing to launch a spacecraft designed to observe an asteroid made mostly of metal.
Scientists Recover Genetic RNA from Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
Researchers say they have recovered genetic material from the Tasmanian tiger, an Australian animal that has long been extinct.
Study: Earth Outside ‘Safe Operating Space for Humanity’
A new study from international researchers says that Earth is outside of its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine measures of its health.
App Identifies Birds by Sound
More than 7 million people now use the Merlin Bird ID worldwide.
Scientists Surprised to Find Large Octopus Community
Scientists were surprised to find thousands of pearl octopuses living together as they protected their developing eggs.
Researchers Map the Deep Ocean Off Alaska’s Coast
The U.S. weather agency is exploring the ocean around the Aleutian Islands aiming to map the sea floor and make discoveries about undersea life.
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.