Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government reached a deal Friday on a broad climate plan for Germany, a…
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What is in people's minds when they buy stocks?
When people buy stocks, they tend to have beliefs in place about how well the investments…
The Crim Jellies are back: Craspedacusta jellyfish are swarming and looking for mates
Yes, they have stinging tentacles. No, they won’t sting you—unless you’re a tasty-looking zooplankton. …
Stars that eat planets can start spinning so fast they rip apart
When a star engulfs a planet it can end up spinning so fast that it rips…
How to get a particle detector on a plane
You may have observed airplane passengers accompanied by pets or even musical instruments on flights. But…
Finding answers and spreading messages of caution and hope on climate
Lamont Associate Research Professor and climatologist Radley Horton is determined. His work—investigating extreme weather events, discerning…
When natural disaster strikes, men and women respond differently
Women are quicker to take cover or prepare to evacuate during an emergency, but often have…
Q&A: Upcoming global strikes, rise in youth protests, and the concern over health
Global one-day strikes, driven by young people demanding action against climate change, are planned for Sept.…
Introducing VPLanet: A virtual planet simulator for modeling distant worlds across time
University of Washington astrobiologist Rory Barnes has created software that simulates multiple aspects of planetary evolution…
Keeping the crunch in low-fat chips
University of Queensland chemical engineers have developed a new method to analyze the physical characteristics of…