Star duo forms 'fingerprint' in space, NASA's Webb finds

A new image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope reveals a remarkable cosmic sight: at least…

Researchers develop system for generating oxygen within cells

Oxygen is vital for life, and clinicians can provide supplemental oxygen to patients through face masks…

MacArthur's 2022 'genius grant' winners picked to inspire

A specialist in plastic waste management, artists, musicians, computer scientists, and a poet-ornithologist who advocates for…

NASA targets November 14 for Moon rocket launch

NASA said Wednesday it would try again to launch its mega Moon rocket on November 14…

Research mission to probe Santorini volcano mysteries

A team of scientists will in December use a drill ship to trace the geological history…

Patagonia's grand gesture sends the wrong message about ethical capitalism

Patagonia’s recent blockbuster announcement that the company was “turning capitalism on its head by making the…

DNA is often used in solving crimes. But how does DNA profiling actually work?

DNA profiling is frequently in the news. Public interest is sparked when DNA is used to…

Horrible bosses: How algorithm managers are taking over the office

The 1999 cult classic film “Office Space” depicts Peter’s dreary life as a cubicle-dwelling software engineer.…

Global hotspots for soil conservation are poorly protected

Current protected areas only poorly cover the places most relevant for conserving soil ecological values. This…

Scientists say PFAS contamination should be presumed at over 57,000 US sites

Tens of thousands of locations across the United States may be contaminated by PFAS (per- and…