Exploring the Dangers of Space Radiation at NASA Langley

What they are and how they can be protected against will be discussed Tuesday, Feb. 6…

New research will help beef industry increase sustainability

Researchers at the University of Arkansas are conducting a lifecycle analysis of the beef industry—an in-depth…

Book chronicles the birth of statistical arguments in public debate

Odds are, you've tried to win arguments by citing statistics. Who has been the greater player,…

Stellar winds behaving unexpectedly

ESA's XMM-Newton has spotted surprising changes in the powerful streams of gas from two massive stars,…

The size of a cereal box—ESA’s first satellite of 2018

ESA's first mission of the year was launched today: GomX-4B is the Agency's most advanced technology-tester…

Image: The Columbus module

Careering around Earth every 90 minutes, 400 km above our heads, is the International Space Station…

Two new inflated ‘hot Jupiters’ discovered by astronomers

Astronomers have detected "hot Jupiter" exoplanets transiting two distant stars. The newly found alien worlds, designated…

Porsche to double investment in electric cars

German high-end sports car maker Porsche said Monday it would double investments in electrifying its entire…

Broadcom raises Qualcomm bid to more than $121 billion

Broadcom boosted its bid for Qualcomm to more than $121 billion in cash and stock Monday…

What does your poo microbiome do?

Even if you've been enjoying the solitary confinement of life under a rock, you'll probably still…