Hot pots helped ancient Siberian hunters survive the Ice Age

A new study shows that ancient Siberian hunters created heat resistant pots so that they could…

A tsetse fly's bite can be fatal: New research takes a step toward ending that

When an infected tsetse fly bites humans or other mammals to feed on their blood, microscopic…

Accelerating chemical reactions without direct contact with a catalyst

A Northwestern University research team has revealed a new approach to conducting chemical reactions—one that doesn’t…

Space station's cosmic detector working after 4 spacewalks

The cosmic detector that required a series of difficult spacewalking repairs is back in action. …

As our planet gets greener, plants are slowing global warming

Chi Chen, a Boston University graduate researcher, and Ranga Myneni, a BU College of Arts &…

Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida

Scientists have found the wreckage of a cargo steamship that became associated with the Bermuda Triangle…

Global science team on red alert as Arctic lands grow greener

New research techniques are being adopted by scientists tackling the most visible impact of climate change—the…

Ultra-high energy events key to study of ghost particles

Physicists at Washington University in St. Louis have proposed a way to use data from ultra-high…

Seeking better guidelines for inventorying greenhouse gas emissions

In the face of a changing climate, the process of accounting greenhouse gas emissions is becoming…

First view of hydrogen at the metal-to-metal hydride interface

University of Groningen physicists have visualized hydrogen at the titanium/titanium hydride interface using a transmission electron…