Stand-up scientists use comedy to reach beyond the ivory tower

By day, Kasha Patel works at NASA writing content for its website, but she spends her…

CRISPR: More than just for gene editing?

The gene-editing tool CRISPR has been heralded as a scientific miracle destined to eradicate diseases from…

Sydney region faces 'catastrophic' bushfire threat

Sydney residents were warned of “catastrophic” danger and a state of emergency was declared Monday as…

Aging US dams pose risk to thousands

On a cold morning last March, Kenny Angel got a frantic knock on his door. Two…

Russia releases last belugas from 'whale jail'

The last whales held in a notorious facility dubbed the “whale jail” in Russia’s Far East…

Iceland students see chilling reality of melting glacier

Icelandic seventh-grader Lilja Einarsdottir is on an unusual field trip with her class: they’re measuring the…

Australians warned worst bushfires may be yet to come

Sydney is facing a “catastrophic” fire threat, authorities said on Sunday, as firefighters in eastern Australia…

Australia bushfires leave three dead, at least 150 homes lost

Catastrophic bushfires in eastern Australia have killed at least three people and forced thousands from their…

Nevada reviews possible mining threat to unique wildflower

Nevada is launching a comprehensive review of the status of a desert wildflower that isn’t known…

Fossil suggests apes, old world monkeys moved in opposite directions from shared ancestor

In terms of their body plan, Old World monkeys—a group that includes primates like baboons and…