Researchers get to the 'bottom' of how beetles use their butts to stay hydrated

Beetles are champions at surviving in extremely dry environments. In part, this property is due to…

Food aid supply chains rely on a surplus—here's what happens during a shortage

Many households in Britain have felt the impact of recent food shortages or, at the very…

NASA Conducts Long Duration Hot Fire of RS-25 Certification Engine

NASA conducted a long duration hot fire of an RS-25 certification engine March 21, continuing a…

Ultra-lightweight multifunctional space skin created to withstand the extreme conditions in space

A new nanobarrier coating could help protect ultra-lightweight carbon composite materials from extreme conditions in space,…

Taoist rituals via video call and Tarot readings over WeChat: China's spiritual market is going digital

Since its inception in 1921, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has officially promoted an atheist and…

Australia's 116 new coal, oil and gas projects equate to 215 new coal power stations, says researcher

Australia has 116 new coal, oil and gas projects in the pipeline. If they all proceed…

Bowhead whales' migration patterns have shifted in the Arctic

With ice declining, bowhead whales of the Pacific Arctic are staying longer in the waters up…

Wendy Bohon: From Actress, to Scientist, to Communications Specialist

Dr. Wendy Bohon combines her passions for communication and science to help fellow NASA scientists learn…

Wendy Bohon: From Actor, to Scientist, to Communications Specialist

Dr. Wendy Bohon combines her passions for communication and science to help fellow NASA scientists learn…

First comparative study on automated analysis methods of large data sets in microplastics research

The lack of uniform analytical standards currently prevents the comparability of data on microplastics in the…