Deep ocean currents around Antarctica headed for collapse

Antarctic circulation could slow by more than 40 per cent over the next three decades, with…

How cosmic winds transform galactic environments

Much like how wind plays a key role in life on Earth by sweeping seeds, pollen…

A reconstruction of prehistoric temperatures for some of the oldest archaeological sites in North America

Scientists often look to the past for clues about how Earth’s landscapes might shift under a…

Chemists design new molecule, with oxygen as the star of the show

Chemists have achieved a new feat in the realm of chemical design and synthesis: They’ve helped…

How whale shark rhodopsin evolved to see, in the deep blue sea

A group of researchers discovered that the rhodopsin — a protein in the eye that detects…

Brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed reveals new mysteries of cosmic explosions

Scientists believe the gamma-ray emission, which lasted over 300 seconds, is the birth cry of a…

Phthalate alternative may harm brain development and health

Growing concerns over the potential health effects of exposure to phthalates have led to a search…

Early morning university classes correlate with poor sleep and academic performance

Sleep scientists’ analyses show associations between early classes, less sleep, poor attendance and reduced grade point…

Shedding pounds may benefit your heart — even if some weight is regained

Weight loss was associated with decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for…

Redness of Neptunian asteroids sheds light on early Solar System

Asteroids sharing their orbits with the planet Neptune have been observed to exist in a broad…