Sequencing the genome of the virus behind COVID-19

Peter Thielen and Tom Mehoke have spent years sequencing the genome of influenza. Now, as a…

Defaunation in rainforests could have more severe consequences than reported

Tropical rainforests are emptying out due to the ongoing extinction of animal species caused by overhunting…

NASA Adds Shannon Walker to First Operational Crewed SpaceX Mission

NASA has assigned astronaut Shannon Walker to the first operational crewed flight of the SpaceX Crew…

Expert discusses what COVID-19 means for immigration

The COVID-19 pandemic has begun to have profound effects on immigration to the United States. We…

What a hoot: The adventures of Australia's youngest scientist

At just six, Grace Fulton is possibly Australia’s youngest scientist, participating in field research to help…

With much of U.S. staying at home, how many jobs can be done remotely?

Evaluating the economic impact of “social distancing” measures taken to arrest the spread of COVID-19 raises…

Japan submits unchanged national climate plan, lowers the bar for other big emitters

As part of the Paris Agreement countries must submit revised national climate plans in five year…

Expert says coronavirus economy could bring U.S. shale market to its knees, break up OPEC

The rampant spread of the coronavirus has turned busy streets worldwide into quiet, abandoned thoroughfares. Few…

NASA selects mission to study causes of giant solar particle storms

NASA has selected a new mission to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space…

What can fruit flies teach us about how creatures find food?

Can you imagine looking for a destination without a GPS, visual landmarks, or even street signs? …