Sierra Nevada snowpack hits highest level in nearly 30 years

The statewide Sierra Nevada snowpack—the source of nearly one-third of California’s water supply—is at its highest…

Feather mite species associated with Laysan albatross discovered in Japan

Phoebastria immutabilis, commonly known as the Laysan albatross, is a large seabird native to the North…

Environmental group urges California to limit the growing of almonds and alfalfa

As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California’s water supply, an environmental advocacy…

Not blaming women is key to increasing their presence in tech professions, says researcher

Women account for only 34% of graduates in the EU in the fields of science, technology,…

Scientists report on a quasiparticle that can transfer heat under electrical control

Scientists have found the secret behind a property of solid materials known as ferroelectrics, showing that…

Curious comet's rare close approach

Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) today makes its closest approach to Earth before likely leaving our solar…

Almost half of young people with long COVID report lost learning

Nearly half (45%) of all young people who reported having long COVID felt they had fallen…

Horses and dogs sailed with Vikings to Britain, say scientists

A Viking leader probably chose his favourite animals to board a longboat to England, scientists say. …

Dogs' average age at cancer diagnosis is associated with size, sex, breed

A new analysis has determined median ages of cancer diagnosis for dogs with different characteristics, providing…

Study offers neurological explanation for how brains bias partisans against new information

What causes two people from opposing political parties to have strongly divergent interpretations of the same…