How do you recognize the atmosphere of extraterrestrial lava worlds?

In the past 30 years, more than 5,000 planets have been discovered outside our solar system.…

A troubling reaction to school violence compounds the crisis

High school students who experience violence or bullying at school are more likely to bring weapons…

Scientists make first observation of a polar cyclone on Uranus

Scientists used ground-based telescopes to get unprecedented views, thanks to the giant planet’s position in its…

Researchers want to use 'biochar' to combat climate change

A new review of research suggests that the nature-based technology biochar—a carbon-rich material—could be an important…

How the COVID-19 pandemic impacted social cohesion

More than any other recent event, the COVID-19 crisis has affected the lives of people around…

Brazil declares animal health emergency over bird flu

Brazil, the world’s largest chicken exporter, has declared a nationwide “animal health emergency” after confirming eight…

Video: Annual global ice loss simulated over Oslo

Satellites play a vital role in monitoring the rapid changes taking place in the Arctic. Tracking…

Firefighting foam contaminates public water for about 9,000 in Maine

Firefighting foam used in battling a fatal fire in an apartment building entered the public water…

New orchid species found in Tibet

Bulbophyllum is one of the largest genera in the orchid family, with about 2,200 species, and…

Strategic habitat restoration can generate a win-win for forests and farmers

Carefully planned restoration of agricultural coffee landscapes can increase both farmers’ profit and forest cover over…