First all-female crew set for mission to Utah-based, simulated Mars research station

One of the first all-female crews to visit the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah is…

Study finds the minimum number of Martian settlers for survival is 110

So you want to colonize Mars. Well, Mars is a long ways away, and in order…

Dogs, thunderstorms and fireworks: The fear is real

Dogs with noise phobias show symptoms including panting, pacing and hiding. They are often so frightened…

Mid-infrared flare detected in a nearby active galaxy

Chinese astronomers have reported the discovery of a mid-infrared flare in a nearby star-forming galaxy known…

Deep Space 1 Spacecraft at 2.3 Million Miles from Earth

June 30 is Asteroid Day. Click here for original story, Deep Space 1 Spacecraft…

Mystery over monster star's vanishing act

A huge star has disappeared – did it become a black hole? Click here…

A histone modifier that facilitates an epigenetic switch

Epigenetic regulation of gene expression is associated with switching between chromatin states characterized by distinct histone…

Number of Australians facing housing stress doubles

The number of Australians who couldn’t pay their rent or mortgage on time has more than…

New study reveals attitudes towards climate migrants

A new study from an international team of researchers has looked at how residents in Vietnam…

Getting to the bottom of Antarctic ice shelf melt

New measurements from the ocean under the center of the Ross Ice Shelf have significantly improved…