Mammals' complex spines are linked to high metabolisms; we're learning how they evolved

Mammals’ backbones are weird. Compared to other four-legged animals like reptiles, mammal spines are a complex…

Neural network fills in data gaps for spatial analysis of chromosomes

Computational methods used to fill in missing pixels in low-quality images or video also can help…

Investigation of oceanic 'black carbon' uncovers mystery in global carbon cycle

In understanding the global carbon cycle, “black carbon”—decay-resistant carbon molecules altered by exposure to fire or…

Suitcase-sized asteroid explorer

Image: This replica model of ESA’s ‘Miniaturised Asteroid Remote Geophysical Observer’, or M-Argo, was on display…

A third of California methane traced to a few super-emitters

NASA scientists are helping California create a detailed, statewide inventory of methane point sources—highly concentrated methane…

Australia launches billion dollar drought plan

Australia announced a large aid package to help drought-parched communities Thursday, as the government faced allegations…

Fishy tacks: poaching threatens Balkans' biggest lake

Weary after a day’s work on the water, Albanian fisherman Ilir Neziri peers down with disappointment…

How to live off the land… in a major US city

Rob Greenfield needs a lift. He often does, as he doesn’t own a car. …

Iconic Pacific bird sanctuary ravaged by plastic and death

Flying into the uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, Midway Atoll appears out of the vast blue Pacific…

In bear country Romania, cohabitation grows strenuous

When Maria Lacatus’ son opened the barn door, it was already too late. “The bear had…