Climate change has long-term impact on species adaptability

Historic climate change events can have a lasting impact on the genetic diversity of a species,…

Key acid-activated protein channel identified

Johns Hopkins researchers have discovered a long-sought protein, the proton-activated chloride channel (PAC), that is activated…

PIA23222: Firsoff Crater – False Color

           Target: Mars Mission:  2001 Mars Odyssey Instrument:  THEMIS Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU Click here…

Computer program designed to calculate the economic impact of forest fires

High temperatures and low humidity—summer is approaching and with it the fire season. The lack of…

Giant impact caused difference between Moon's hemispheres

The stark difference between the Moon’s heavily-cratered farside and the lower-lying open basins of the Earth-facing…

Want to curb your robocall agony? Try these 3 things now

We all hate robocalls and spam calls, but there’s an easy solution for answering the phone…

Gas insulation could be protecting an ocean inside Pluto

A gassy insulating layer beneath the icy surfaces of distant celestial objects could mean there are…

Farmers have less leisure time than hunter-gatherers, study suggests

Hunter-gatherers in the Philippines who adopt farming work around ten hours a week longer than their…

Bonobo moms play an active role in helping their sons find a mate

Many social animals share child-rearing duties, but research publishing May 20 in the journal Current Biology…

Researchers outline vision for profitable climate change solution

A relatively simple process could help turn the tide of climate change while also turning a…