Gulf coast mollusks rode out past periods of climate change

About 55 million years ago, a rapidly warming climate decimated marine communities around the world. But…

Distant giant planets form differently than 'failed stars'

A team of astronomers led by Brendan Bowler of The University of Texas at Austin has…

Half-a-million insect species face extinction: scientists

Half of the one million animal and plant species on Earth facing extinction are insects, and…

Himalayan glacier shows evidence of start of Industrial Revolution

Human beings altered one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas hundreds of years before a…

Chemistry technique is 'warp drive' for creating better synthetic molecules for medicine

In a study with implications for the future of drug discovery, scientists showed they were able…

Impact of oil contaminated water on tubeworms and brittlestars

A new study adds a new layer to understanding how an oil spill could impact marine…

Gulf coast mollusks rode out past periods of climate change

About 55 million years ago, a rapidly warming climate decimated marine communities around the world. But…

To slow an epidemic, focus on handwashing

A new study estimates that improving the rates of handwashing by travelers passing through just 10…

Chemistry technique is 'warp drive' for creating better synthetic molecules for medicine

In a study with implications for the future of drug discovery, Scripps Research scientists showed they…

Chemists develop safer hydrogenation processes

Safe and environmentally-friendly hydrogen gas on demand could be on the horizon following a new “hydrogenation”…