Sexting among young people has become a hotly debated topic over the past few years. Over…
Mapping the big blue: Laser-induced technology to help mineral exploration at oceanic depths
Scientists have successfully measured zinc samples under deep-sea conditions. Their method could support sustainable extraction of…
Arsenic contamination is common in Punjabi wells, study finds
While most Americans have access to safe, potable water, populations in some regions of the world…
Where’s my package? Common carrier freight lockers can ease city traffic and prevent failed deliveries
Online shopping is a big convenience for many Americans, but porch piracy can ruin the experience.…
Five reasons why 2018 was a big year for palaeontology
A lot happened in the world of palaeontology in 2018. Some of the big events included…
Coral larvae found to prefer a noisy environment
A team of researchers with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution has found that coral larvae prefer…
Distortion of water droplet surface may increase the likelihood of the droplet freezing
Clouds are a big source of uncertainty in computer simulations used to study Earth systems. To…
Astronomers confirm extended atmosphere on accretion disk of X-ray binary
Astronomers use stellar eclipses to study the atmosphere of accretion disks around compact stars. SRON-researchers observed…
Arctic Report Card tracks region’s environmental changes
NOAA's annual report card on the Arctic, released today at the American Geophysical Union fall meeting…