Extinct warbler's genome sequenced from museum specimens

The Bachman’s warbler, a songbird that was last seen in North America nearly 40 years ago,…

A subtype of depression identified

Using surveys, cognitive tests and brain imaging, researchers have identified a type of depression that affects…

21st century economic growth will be slower than we thought

The global economy will grow slower in the 21st century than economists have expected, a finding…

All the immunity, none of the symptoms

Scientists found pairing specific diets with diarrheal disease-causing bacteria can create lasting immunity in mice without…

Drug decelerates bacterial race to antibiotic resistance

Researchers report that, in laboratory cultures and animal models, a drug significantly reduces the ability of…

Lessons in sustainability, evolution and human adaptation — courtesy of the Holocene

The El Gigante rockshelter in western Honduras is among only a handful of archaeological sites in…

New study reveals global reservoirs are becoming emptier

Over the past two decades, global reservoirs have become increasingly empty despite an overall increase in…

Impressive, long-lasting fireball over Sao Paulo, Brazil

A long-lasting fireball was recorded over Brazil at 21:39 UTC on June 19, 2023. The event…

Bright green meteor visible over five Brazilian states

A bright green meteor entered Earth’s atmosphere over Brazil at 02:30 UTC on June 22, 2023,…

Asteroid 2023 MW2 flew past Earth at 0.3 LD

A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2023 MW2 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.322 LD /…