Virgin Galactic taps Boeing subsidiary to build motherships

Virgin Galactic announced Wednesday that it is partnering with a Boeing subsidiary to manufacture the next…

Yellowstone flooding reveals forecast flaws as climate warms

The Yellowstone National Park area’s weather forecast the morning of June 12 seemed fairly tame: warmer…

Coin-sized device detects measles virus in saliva

Measles is one of the most infectious airborne viruses worldwide. An inexpensive and effective vaccine is…

Does parental involvement matter for children's academic achievement during school closures?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many children were unable to study in the classroom with teachers’ supervision.…

How might Big Tech affect financial inclusion and stability?

New technologies and widespread internet and smart phone adoption have led to an increased availability of…

Birdwatching brings millions of dollars to Alaska

A committed and lucky birdwatcher in Alaska may see an elusive bluethroat north of the Brooks…

Toads surprise scientists by climbing trees in UK woodlands

Volunteers surveying dormice and bats in trees have made the unexpected discovery of over fifty common…

Scientists invent 'quantum flute' that can make particles of light move together

University of Chicago physicists have invented a “quantum flute” that, like the Pied Piper, can coerce…

Team creates first ever VX neurotoxin detector

City College of New York associate professor of physics Ronald Koder and his team at the…

Fiber optic sensing detects tremor from Icelandic subglacial volcano

Researchers used a fiber optic cable on the ice cap of an Icelandic subglacial volcano to…