The mechanism that controls Chinese cabbage flowering

Chinese cabbage is part of a crop family that must be exposed to cold temperatures for…

New efficient method for urine analysis may tell us more

Human urine contains hundreds of small molecules that tell us about our health, diet and well-being.…

Spaceflight consistently affects the gut

A new Northwestern University study discovered that spaceflight—both aboard a space shuttle or the International Space…

Foodborne pathogen sheltered by harmless bacteria that support biofilm formation

Pathogenic bacteria that stubbornly lurk in some apple-packing facilities may be sheltered and protected by harmless…

Steam balloon to facilitate satellite launches

Steam balloons could be used to lift space rockets to higher altitude for launch. Launching from…

Why we need new climate models

Climate models are a success story, given that much of what they predicted has actually come…

Climate scientists may not be the best communicators of climate threats

The American public ranks scientists as some of the most trusted voices in the country. So…

Mourning a dead glacier: How grieving over ecological destruction can help us face the climate crisis

Death certificates and commemorative plaques aren’t something you’d normally associate with a glacier. But that is…

Spacewalking astronauts add parking spot to space station

Spacewalking astronauts added another parking spot to the International Space Station on Wednesday. Click…

'Otterly adorable'?: Demand for cute selfies puts animals at risk

Social media users are fuelling a burgeoning appetite for acquiring wild otters and other endangered animals…