New research brings scientists one step closer to a fully functioning quantum computer

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize technology, medicine, and science by providing faster and more…

Stars in its eyes, UAE celebrates its first astronaut in space

A crowd in Dubai erupted in cheers and applause Wednesday as the first astronaut from the…

'We're all in big trouble': Climate panel sees a dire future

Earth is in more hot water than ever before, and so are we, an expert United…

Humankind did not live with a high-carbon dioxide atmosphere until 1965

Humans have never before lived with the high carbon dioxide atmospheric conditions that have become the…

NASA finds light rain in former hurricane Kiko's remnants

Former Hurricane Kiko is now just a remnant low pressure area that has slid into the…

New species of crocodile discovered in museum collections

By this point, scientists have a pretty good handle on what kinds of big animals exist.…

Sneaky lions in Zambia are moving across areas thought uninhabitable for them

Zambia, a country in southeast Africa, has approximately 1,200 lions, one of the largest lion populations…

Could climate change fuel the rise of right-wing nationalism?

Two trends have defined the past decade and both have been on display at this year’s…

Dugongs: Looking to the gentle sea creature's past may guard its future

Most people look rather blank when asked if they know what a dugong is. Some may…

The IPCC oceans report is a wake-up call for policymakers

The IPCC Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate is a vital…