Eclectic rocks influence earthquake types

New Zealand’s largest fault is a jumble of mixed-up rocks of all shapes, sizes, compositions and…

Huge East Antarctic Glacier Especially Susceptible to Climate Impacts

The shape of the ground beneath Denman Glacier, which is melting from the bottom…

At home with astronauts: Matthias Maurer

Like many people around the world, ESA astronaut Matthias Maurer is adjusting to a new normal.…

COVID-19: Low risk of coronavirus spreading through tears

A new study found no virus in tears of COVID-19 infected patients. Click here…

Making 3D cameras easier to use

Mechanical engineers are working to compress 3D camera files and automate focus and exposure settings. …

Too much salt weakens the immune system

A high-salt diet is not only bad for one’s blood pressure, but also for the immune…

We still don't understand a basic fact about the universe

Our measurements of the Hubble constant can’t seem to come up with a consistent answer. What…

Newly-discovered asteroid 2020 FJ4 flew past Earth at 0.67 LD on March 25

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 FJ4 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.67 LD /…

Diet, nutrition have profound effects on gut microbiome

A new literature review suggests that nutrition and diet have a profound impact on the microbial…

Here be dragons: Analysis reveals new species in 'Smaug' lizard group

Smaug, the deadly dragon in J.R.R Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit,’ has a newly discovered living relative. With…