Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water

A new study shows Americans are drilling deeper than ever for fresh water. Click…

Texas' strategic goal for students' debt burden shows potential promise and pitfalls

College students in Texas who graduated from public universities with a bachelor’s degree had, on average,…

Lots of lead in the water? Maybe manganese is to blame

In the right environment, a harmless mineral can do a lot to change the composition of…

Airborne lidar system poised to improve accuracy of climate change models

Researchers have developed a laser-based system that can be used for airborne measurement of important atmospheric…

India to buy Russian rocket engines for its space program: RIA

India plans to buy rocket engines from Russia for its national space program, RIA news agency…

Gut microbes may affect the course of ALS

Researchers isolated a molecule that may be under-produced in the guts of patients. Click…

New approach needed to address Anthropocene risk

A team of international researchers suggest adopting a holistic approach to understanding environmental risks. …

New mechanism moving droplets at record-high speed and long distance without extra power

A research team has recently devised a novel mechanism to transport droplets at record-high velocity and…

Record-setting quantum motion

Showcasing precise control at the quantum level, physicists have developed a method for making an ion…

Understanding the drivers of a shift to sustainable diets

One of the 21st century’s greatest challenges is to develop diets that are both sustainable for…