Converting auroral observations into 3D structures

A persistent obstacle to a more complete understanding of Earth’s auroral activity is characterizing the structure…

December in Texas hottest on record in more than 130 years

Last month Texas experienced its warmest December on record since 1889, said John Nielsen-Gammon, a regents…

Frequent stover mulching builds healthy soil through bacterial community

Soil health refers to the ability of soils to perform vital living system functions in accordance…

How COVID-19 changed the way we shop, and what to expect in 2022 and beyond

COVID-19 has dramatically changed how businesses and consumers behave. We’ve seen panic buying, the rise of…

New species of orchids discovered in Sichuan, China

During an investigation of wild orchid resources in Sichuan Province (the second National Key Protected Wild…

Inverted order: The direction of your DNA may be as important as which parent it came from

Mammalian offspring inherit two versions, or alleles, of each gene, with one allele from each biological…

Hitting the beach this summer? Here are some of our top animal picks to look out for

Australia has one of the longest coastlines in the world. And it’s packed with life of…

How plants respond to heat stress

Plants, like other organisms, can be severely affected by heat stress. To increase their chances of…

Ecological coating for bananas

Plastic packaging in grocery stores protects fruits and vegetables from spoilage, but also creates significant amounts…

NASA Headquarters Photographers Pick Their Best

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen at Space…