Earth is often in the firing line of fragments of asteroids and comets, most of which…
A brief history of science writing shows the rise of the female voice
Three centuries ago, when modern science was in its infancy, the gender disparity in education was…
Why dangerous asteroids heading to Earth are so hard to detect
Earth is often in the firing line of fragments of asteroids and comets, most of which…
LADEE Simulation for Mission Operations
Abstract: The Lunar Atmosphere Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) model-based spacecraft simulator has been discussed previously at…
Male fish can thank genes for colourful looks
Striking traits seen only in males of some species – such as colourful peacock feathers or…
Climate change and drought threaten small mountain streams in the Sierra Nevada
Small mountain streams and the vibrant ecosystems they support were hit hard by the historic California…
The taming of the light screw
DESY and MPSD scientists have created high-order harmonics from solids with controlled polarization states, taking advantage…
The effects of climate change on water shortages
If global temperatures continue to rise, rainfall will increasingly become a beast of extremes: long dry…
To stoke creativity, crank out ideas and then step away
There is an effective formula for unlocking employees' creative potential, according to new research. Employers should…
New mechanism to reduce inflammation
Researchers have identified two proteins that act as gatekeepers to dampen a potentially life-threatening immune response…