Observing California's Wildfires from the Space Station

From the vantage point of space aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan captured…

Stunning Senegal baobab forest being swallowed by mining

One hour’s drive from Senegal’s capital Dakar, demand for cement is turning a protected baobab forest…

Novel NRL instrument enhances ability to measure nuclear materials

Researchers with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) designed and built an instrument called NAUTILUS to…

The Jack-o-Lantern Nebula

A carved-out cloud of gas and dust looks like a celestial jack-o’-lantern in this image from…

Spiders inspire double-sided sticky tape to heal wounds

The tape could help surgeons bind tissues together when stitching is difficult, scientists say. …

Bronze Age monument discovered in Forest of Dean

The previously unknown site was found after a laser survey of woodland in the Forest of…

Winners of 2020 Breakthrough Prize Will Lead Discussions on Cutting-Edge Research with Inspiring “Ted” Talk –Style Sessions

Winners of 2020 Breakthrough Prize Will Lead Discussions on Cutting-Edge Research with Inspiring “Ted” Talk –Style…

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 30 October 2019

Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast 30 October 2019 Click here for…

Visible light and nanoparticle catalysts produce desirable bioactive molecules

Northwestern University chemists have used visible light and extremely tiny nanoparticles to quickly and simply make…

Lost Lou Reed recording for Andy Warhol discovered by Cornell musicologist

Twelve previously unreleased songs by Hall of Fame artist Lou Reed have been discovered on a…