Blue light might be bad for humans—but good for mangoes

We’re often told to limit our “screen time,” thanks in part to the harsh blue light…

NASA gets unusually close glimpse of black hole snacking on star

Recent observations of a black hole devouring a wandering star may help scientists understand more complex…

East DR Congo rebel crisis threatens endangered mountain gorillas

M23 rebel activity in volatile eastern DR Congo is threatening mountain gorillas in Virunga National Park…

3M to phase out 'forever chemicals' PFAS by 2025

US industrial giant 3M announced Tuesday it will phase out production of so-called “forever chemical” PFAS…

NASA Mars lander InSight falls silent after four years

It could be the end of the red dusty line for NASA’s InSight lander, which has…

Researcher calls for wider wildlife bridges

Canadian researchers measured wildlife overpasses around the world and found 71% in North America are narrower…

Exploring the problem of creating a plastic that is both strong and biodegradable

How can plastics be designed so they retain their desirable properties but at the same time…

Sedimentary rock 'chert' records cooling of the Earth over billions of years

Several billion years ago, the oceans were probably not as hot as often assumed, but were…

3D structure of mammalian genome reveals record-breaking diversity

The genome (the code of life) is organized in the form of folded chromosomes within the…

Wealthy democracies have looser immigration policies, researchers find

Does rising inequality lead to more-restrictive or less-restrictive immigration policies? Click here for original…