Standing atop the mountains in the southern highlands of Peru is the 15th-century marvel of the…
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Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals
Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and wreaking…
Extreme weather events are exactly the time to talk about climate change—here's why
Record-breaking heatwaves are sweeping across the northern hemisphere, affecting large parts of southern Europe, the US…
Research team synchronizes single photons using an atomic quantum memory
A long-standing challenge in the field of quantum physics is the efficient synchronization of individual and…
To improve surveys and other research, entomologists study how colors attract wild bees
Red means stop. Green means go. But to bees, colors reveal a smorgasbord of available food…
Water is refreshing in the heat, right? In parts of Florida this past week, not so much
In the sweltering summer heat, nobody tries to cool off by jumping into a hot tub.…
We've discovered how diamonds make their way to the surface and it may tell us where to find them
“A diamond is forever.” That iconic slogan, coined for a highly successful advertising campaign in the…
Europeans make love but not babies, says demography expert
As Europe’s population ages, understanding the causes of declining birth rates becomes more important. …
European wind-mapping satellite returned safely to Earth
A European wind-mapping satellite has returned successfully to Earth following a delicate assisted return designed to…
Greece wildfires: How climate change is involved, and what we can do about it
Fanned by strong winds and record temperatures, wildfires on the Greek island of Rhodes recently spread…