Sunlight degrades polystyrene faster than expected

Researchers show that polystyrene, one of the world’s most ubiquitous plastics, may degrade in decades or…

Removing invasive mice from the Farallon Islands would benefit threatened birds

New research shows the significant negative impact that invasive, non-native house mice on the Farallon Islands…

Compound in breast milk fights harmful bacteria

A compound in human breast milk fights infections by harmful bacteria while allowing beneficial bacteria to…

One in five cardiac rehab patients are depressed, anxious, or stressed

Patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation, reports…

NASA boss to tour SpaceX factory after feud over capsule delays

SpaceX Chief Executive Elon Musk opened up his private rocket factory to the top official of…

Capturing elephants from the wild hinders their reproduction for over a decade

Capturing elephants to keep in captivity not only hinders their reproduction immediately, but also has a…

Fossils of 'shark-toothed' carnivorous dinosaur found in Thailand

Fossils of a large carnivorous dinosaur that was a top predator about 115 million years ago…

Saturn is the solar system's 'moon king,' with 20 more spotted

Saturn is now being recognized as the “moon king” of our solar system, with astronomers spotting…

A filament fit for space — silk is proven to thrive in outer space temperatures

A filament fit for space — silk is proven to thrive in outer space temperatures …

How do the strongest magnets in the universe form?

How do the strongest magnets in the universe form? Click here for original story,…