Scientists looking for alien life have turned their telescopes from Venus to Jupiter. Venus’s atmosphere holds far too little water to support any kind of microbial life, despite a recent discovery of molecules that suggested otherwise. Jupiter, a gas giant, holds atmospheric potential. […]
A protein in the eyes of a European robin may sense Earth’s magnetic field. Scientists proved that the protein responded differently to the same light under varying magnetic conditions. Birds use many tools to navigate during migration. […]
Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for 60% to 80% of dementia cases. More than six million people live with Alzheimer’s, which is a progressive and terminal neurodegenerative disease. Three FDA advisers resigned after a controversial treatment drug was approved. […]
A near-total solar eclipse shone down on parts of North America. Residents of the northeast United States, Canada, and Greenland caught the fiery spectacle early Thursday morning. Solar eclipses occur in stages and show us rare parts of the Sun. […]
Many have seen the common humpback whale, but fewer have seen one from the inside. A lobster diver near Cape Cod was swallowed whole by a humpback—an extremely rare incident—which then spat him out. Humpbacks are seldom dangerous. […]
For the first time in 30 years, NASA has announced a mission to Venus. By 2030, two probes will visit Earth’s sister planet to study its geology, atmosphere, and whether it had an ocean. Could it ever have supported any form of life? […]
A study looking back a million years warns of severe upcoming monsoon seasons. Predictive data used in the study is based on core samples of mud drilled from the northern Indian Ocean. Monsoons are powerful seasonal winds that bring heavy rain. […]
Reports of UFOs in the United States predate the Wright Brothers. Whether these aerial objects are manmade or extraterrestrial in origin, they fuel pop culture, conspiracy theories, and fringe beliefs. An upcoming U.S. government report isn’t expected to confirm alien life. […]
A popular pesticide is also poisoning bee colonies, but help is on the way. An antidote encased in microparticles can help stop the insecticide from killing bees, which are not the intended target. The concern for bees lies partly in their role as pollinators. […]
For a long time, humans have built structures to resist earthquake damage. For example, in affected areas, buildings are bolted to their foundations and often feature shock absorbers. Underground electrical fields could help predict events. […]
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