Astronomers still scratching their heads over population of ocean-world exoplanets

In a recent study submitted to the Astrophysical Journal Letters, an international team of researchers led…

Study: Presence of E. coli is a poor indicator of fecal pollution

Escherichia coli is best known as a gastrointestinal pathogen in warm-blooded animals. For the last hundred…

Researchers simulate bubble collapse near oscillating walls

Bubble dynamics plays a significant role in mechanics, chemistry, medicine, and biology. Understanding their interactions with…

How a single-gene change led to a new species of monkeyflower

Monkeyflowers glow in a rich assortment of colors, from yellow to pink to deep red-orange. But…

New land creation on waterfronts is increasing, study finds

Humans are artificially expanding cities’ coastlines by extending industrial ports and creating luxury residential waterfronts. Developers…

Mosquito's DNA could provide clues on gene expression, regulation

When it comes to DNA, one pesky mosquito turns out to be a rebel among species. …

Urgent environmental action needed to limit the spread of superbugs, says new report

To reduce superbugs, world must cut down pollution and change how we behave, according to a…

A Russian satellite has broken into pieces, littering debris in space

A Russian KOSMOS 2499 satellite broke up last month—for a second time—according to the Space Force’s…

NASA Launches New Framework for Procurement Ideas, Solutions

NASA is now seeking procurement ideas and solutions to encourage innovation from diverse perspectives, improve reach,…

NASA's NuSTAR telescope reveals hidden light shows on the sun

Even on a sunny day, human eyes can’t see all the light our nearest star gives…