A carbon sink shrinks in the Arctic

Ice melts in the Arctic Ocean were thought to be drawing large amounts of carbon dioxide…

NASA to Hold Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Launch Briefing

NASA to Hold Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Launch Briefing Click here for original story,…

NASA Administrator, New Head of Human Spaceflight Host Media Teleconference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Friday, June 19,…

Rocket Lab to Demonstrate Fastest Launch Turnaround to Date

Rocket Lab to Demonstrate Fastest Launch Turnaround to Date Click here for original story,…

Wounded plants: How they coordinate their healing

When we cut our fingers, blood rushes out of the wound to close it. However, the…

No single solution helps all students complete MOOCs

In one of the largest educational field experiments ever conducted, a team co-led by a Cornell…

Scientists discover three-dimensional structure in smaller water droplet

Water and its interactions with other substances are essential to human life. However, understanding the structure…

Spectacular bird's-eye view? Hummingbirds see diverse colors humans can only imagine

To find food, dazzle mates, escape predators and navigate diverse terrain, birds rely on their excellent…

Carbon emission from permafrost soils underestimated by 14%

Picture 500 million cars stacked in rows. That’s how much carbon—about 1,000 petagrams, or one billion…

New analysis of human portraits reveals shift in culture, cognition

Throughout history, portraits featuring the human profile have evolved to reflect changing cultural norms. A new…