Astronauts on future long-duration spaceflight missions to the Moon and Mars could rely on microalgae to…
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Aiming at Trump, House OKs bill to keep US in climate accord
The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Thursday that would prevent President Donald Trump from fulfilling his…
Grounded Max jets could contribute to higher summer fares
The grounding of Boeing 737 Max jets likely means that fare increases this summer will be…
Machine set to see if lithium can help bring fusion to Earth
Lithium, the light silvery metal used in everything from pharmaceutical applications to batteries that power your…
Study on explosive volcanism during ice age provides lessons for today’s rising CO2
A University of Oklahoma-led study recently found that explosive volcanic eruptions were at least 3-8 times…
For giant pandas, bamboo is vegetarian ‘meat’
Giant pandas are extremely specialised herbivores that feed almost exclusively on highly fibrous bamboo, despite descending…
Another protective zone for whales created off New England
The federal government is creating a new vessel speed restriction zone off Massachusetts to try to…
Study explores the possible benefits of cooperative polyandry
Acorn Woodpeckers live in close-knit family groups and have one of the most complex breeding systems…
Make room on the couch: Worms suffer from PTSD, too
The ability to anticipate the future is key to the survival of all living things. Like…
Uber riders can buy transit tickets on app for Denver
Riders in Denver will soon be able to buy tickets for public transportation using the Uber…