Methane emitted by humans vastly underestimated, researchers find

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and large contributor to global warming. Methane emissions to the…

Whale cams track swimming efficiency of ocean giants

The relatively squat and gangly humpback whale moves more efficiently through the water than its sleeker,…

Global relationships that determine bird diversity on islands uncovered

It is known that biodiversity is unevenly distributed across the planet. But why do some islands…

Researchers discover new mechanism for the coexistence of species

Researchers from the AMOLF institute in Amsterdam and Harvard have shown that the ability of organisms…

Scientists develop more accurate stem-cell model of early developing mouse embryo

Scientists from the Hubrecht Institute (KNAW) and the University of Cambridge (UK) have managed to generate…

Deep-space radiation reaching a percentage point of Space Age maximum

Solar activity is at very low levels and the visible disk remains spotless for the 17th…

ESA Start-up Competition seeks Europe’s brightest innovation stars

ESA is calling on ambitious start-ups to join the new ESA Start-up Competition. This opportunity is…

Galaxy Cruise—Your galactic journey as a citizen scientist

The Universe is full of galaxies of various shapes; some galaxies have spiral arms and others…

Speed science: The risks of swiftly spreading coronavirus research

One scientific post suggests links between the new coronavirus and AIDS, a second says it may…

Jupiter's Equator

Thick white clouds are present in this JunoCam image of Jupiter’s equatorial zone. Click…