A solution to a hairy problem in forensic science

In an effort to make hair comparison a more useful technique for investigating crimes, scientists at…

Pharmacy in the jungle study reveals indigenous people's choice of medicinal plants

The Amazon Rainforest produces more than 20 percent of the world’s oxygen, 20 percent of the…

New drone, underwater footage of orcas stuns researchers, gives intimate look at killer whales' family life

Who knew orcas were so playful, so full of affection, so constantly touching one another? …

'I do my engineering in high heels not a hard hat'

The Royal Academy of Engineering wants to demolish stereotypes and attract more women to the industry. …

Figuring out the total human impacts on biodiversity

How much have humans affected the population of other species on the planet? A new methodology…

Clouds and soot: Understanding air pollution and atmosphere interactions

As soot particles become compact in their journey through the atmosphere, they scatter and absorb light…

NASA, Women's National Basketball Players Association Team Up for Tech Transfer Partnership

On the heels of last month’s first-ever all-woman spacewalk, NASA and the Women’s National Basketball Players…

The Cygnus space freighter is attached to the Unity module

The U.S. Cygnus space freighter from Northrop Grumman is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2…

CERN appoints Gianotti, first woman chief, to 2nd term

The European research center that runs the world’s largest atom smasher says it has reappointed Italian…

11,000 scientists warn: climate change isn't just about temperature

Exactly 40 years ago, a small group of scientists met at the world’s first climate conference…