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If astronomers see these chemicals in a planet's atmosphere, there's likely an advanced civilization there
In an age of ever-growing numbers of exoplanets circling other stars, it’s natural that astronomers search…
Moral support is a powerful performance enhancer, sports study shows
Love and encouragement from others can make us feel our best. But can it also help…
Q&A: Decadal survey sets agenda for biological, physical sciences in space
The National Academies’ latest decadal survey, “Thriving in Space,” released Sept. 12, provides a roadmap for…
Climate change threatens fashion industry
Extreme heat and flooding are threatening key international apparel hubs, with four countries vital to the…
Scientists discover nanofabrication of photonic crystals on buried ancient Roman glass
Some 2,000 years ago in ancient Rome, glass vessels carrying wine or water, or perhaps an…
Gene links exercise endurance, cold tolerance, and cellular maintenance in flies
As the days get shorter and chillier in the northern hemisphere, those who choose to work…
Genomes of enigmatic tusk shells provide new insights into early molluscan evolution
Accurate phylogenetic trees are fundamental to evolutionary and comparative biology, but the almost simultaneous emergence of…
Study finds human-driven mass extinction is eliminating entire branches of the tree of life
The passenger pigeon. The Tasmanian tiger. The Baiji, or Yangtze river dolphin. These rank among the…
The pace of climate-driven extinction is accelerating, new study shows
Climate change is causing extinctions at an increasing rate, a new study by the University of…