Why is Portugal so prone to wildfires?

Poor forest management and firefighting techniques make Portugal especially vulnerable to wildfires as climate change makes…

Apollo 11’s Return to Earth Rooted in Aeronautics Research

A half-century ago, as the Apollo 11 command module Columbia ripped through Earth’s atmosphere, moments from…

50 Years Ago Today: Apollo 11 Command Module Recovered After Splashdown

The Apollo 11 Command Module is hoisted aboard the USS Hornet, the prime recovery vessel for…

There's a simple way to drought-proof a town: Build more water storage

The federal parliament has voted to funnel A$200 million to drought-stricken areas. What exactly this money…

Southampton to Shanghai by train: One climate change researcher's quest to avoid flying

Academics travel a lot. Whether for fieldwork or conferences, we’re often encouraged to do it. Often…

Newcomers and Canadian high school students are friendly, but not friends

As international migration continues to grow in scope, complexity and impact, social integration of newcomers has…

Climate and mortality rates in Kenya, Mali, and Malawi

African countries are hit by far fewer natural disasters compared to the rest of the world.…

Production sites of stars are rare

Astronomers using the Nobeyama Radio Obeservatory (NRO) 45-meter telescope found that high-density gas, the material for…

Can Earth life survive on Mars?

Is there life on Mars, and can life from Earth survive there—or on other space bodies?…

Migrants who adapt to Australian culture say they're happier than those who don't

In a multicultural country like Australia, it’s easy for migrants to keep their heritage culture alive.…