Discovery of a 'winged' shark in the Cretaceous seas

The fossil of an unusual shark specimen reminiscent of manta rays sheds light on morphological diversity…

How bushfire smoke traveled around the world

It’s not just how hot the fires burn—it’s also where they burn that matters. During the…

Researchers create "Ancestry.com" for cells

One of great mysteries of human biology is how a single cell can give rise to…

NASA's Lucy Spacecraft Gets a Lift

Seen in the photo, the nearly fully assembled, the 13-foot tall Lucy spacecraft is lifted back…

Forecast for spring: Nasty drought worsens for much of US

With nearly two-thirds of the United States abnormally dry or worse, the government’s spring forecast offers…

NASA, SpaceX Sign Joint Spaceflight Safety Agreement

NASA and SpaceX have signed a joint agreement to formalize both parties’ strong interest in the…

New studies in indigenous languages

The Journal of Anthropological Research has just published a new article on the development of linguistic…

First full reference genome for rye published

As one of the founding members of the International Rye Genome Sequencing Group (IRGSG), the University…

Recreational blue crab harvest in Maryland higher than current estimates

When it comes to recreational crabbing—one of the most iconic pastimes along Maryland’s shores—the current estimate…

Teamwork makes light shine ever brighter

If you’re looking for one technique to maximize photon output from plasmons, stop. It takes two…