One of the world’s most popular weedkillers, glyphosate, has divided the scientific and health community, prompting…
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Malibu Triathlon at risk of cancelation: An endangered fish is in the way
For decades, thousands of athletes have gathered each fall at Malibu’s Zuma Beach to swim, then…
Study finds same genes behind heart muscle disorders in humans and Dobermanns
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and the Folkhälsan Research Center, together with their international partners,…
NASA's moonbound Artemis astronauts take new ride to launch pad in practice run
The four astronauts headed to the moon next year on the Artemis II mission suited up…
When did the first exocontinents appear in the universe?
On Earth, continents are likely necessary to support life. Continents “float” on top of the Earth’s…
High-energy-density chemical fuel powers bug-sized robots to leap, lift and race
Cornell researchers combined soft microactuators with high-energy-density chemical fuel to create an insect-scale quadrupedal robot that…
The social lives of kangaroos are more complex than we thought
Have you ever wondered what a kangaroo’s social life looks like? Well, kangaroos have stronger bonds…
Examining how much wildfire smoke influences air quality trends
Stanford research reveals the rapidly growing influence of wildfire smoke on air quality trends across most…
Plant pathogen threatens rare parrot
One of Australia’s most endangered parrots is facing a new threat after being found to carry…
Mars region offers NASA rover environment to search for evidence of ancient microbial life
Purdue University scientist Briony Horgan is leading NASA’s Mars rover into unfamiliar territory as the mission…