For most of Earth’s history, life was limited to the microscopic realm, with bacteria occupying nearly…
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Marine heatwaves becoming more intense, more frequent
When thick, the surface layer of the ocean acts as a buffer to extreme marine heating—but…
Study examines attitudes toward climate change risk
A University of Otago study explored factors which influence Americans’ levels of concern over climate change,…
3-D printing resins in dental devices may be toxic to reproductive health
Two commercially available 3-D-printable resins, which are marketed as being biocompatible for use in dental applications,…
Study shows why anesthetic stops cell's walkers in their tracks
Like a wrench that gums up the gears, a common anesthetic keeps the motor proteins in…
Management without morals can lead to employees' unethical behavior, study finds
An organization that projects an ethical face but whose managers fail to respond to internal ethical…
Storm batters Bermuda, forces cancelation of flights
A heavy winter storm battered Bermuda on Thursday, forcing the British territory to cancel some flights…
35 years since Challenger launch disaster: 'Never forgotten'
NASA leaders, retired launch directors, families of fallen astronauts and space fans marked the 35th anniversary…
Tropical cyclones are nearing land more, except in Atlantic
Tropical cyclones across the globe, except Atlantic hurricanes, are moving closer to land in recent decades,…
Paul Crutzen, who shared Nobel for ozone work, has died
Paul J. Crutzen, a Dutch scientist who won the Nobel Prize for chemistry for his work…