A 3-D model of the Milky Way Galaxy using data from Cepheids

A team of researchers at the University of Warsaw has created the most accurate 3-D model…

Image: Hubble traces a galaxy's outer reaches

Believe it or not, this long, luminous streak, speckled with bright blisters and pockets of material,…

Climate battle will 'succeed or fail' in Asia: UN

The battle to combat climate change will “succeed or fail” based on what happens in Asia,…

New technology for protein complex discovery holds promise for biotechnology and crop improvement

Living cells survive and adapt by forming stable protein complexes that allow them to modulate protein…

July heatwave up to 3C hotter due to climate change

The record-shattering heatwave that baked much of northern Europe last month was likely between 1.5 to…

Removing tiny shrimp may help climate-proof Lake Tahoe's clarity

Lake Tahoe, with its iconic blue waters straddling the borders of Nevada and California, continues to…

Investigating alternatives to opioids for dogs in pain

Opioids are among the most effective pain relievers in dogs and cats, but amid the U.S.…

Discovery of non-blooming orchid on Japanese subtropical islands

A group of Japanese scientists has discovered a new orchid species on Japan’s subtropical islands of…

2C of global warming would put pressure on Melbourne's water supply

Melbourne’s existing water supplies may face pressure if global warming hits the 2℃ level, according to…

How to encourage the occasional voter to cast a ballot

Despite a cumulative increase of nearly 10 percent in voter turnout in Canadian federal elections between…