Research group unveils properties of cosmic-ray sulfur and the composition of other primary cosmic rays

Charged cosmic rays, high-energy clusters of particles moving through space, were first described in 1912 by…

Discovery of 100 fatty acids opens new research paths

Fatty acids are the molecular building blocks that form the lipids essential for life. While some…

Testing of wind sensing in rats shows sub-orbital whiskers play a role in assessing direction

A team of neurobiologists and neuroscientists at the Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory has found that…

Global maritime sector improves carbon-reduction target: draft deal

The International Maritime Organization, overseer of the highly-polluting shipping industry, has agreed to improve on its…

Scientists work to prevent interplanetary pollution that could pose a threat to life on Earth

Formulating policies for planetary protection issues and keeping them up-to-date is the responsibility of the Committee…

This AI system only needs a small amount of data to predict molecular properties

Discovering new materials and drugs typically involves a manual, trial-and-error process that can take decades and…

Climate change tests limits of Mediterranean wildfire strategy

Climate change and increased human habitation across France’s dry, forested region are pushing the limits of…

At least 50 dead in Pakistan monsoon floods

At least 50 people, including eight children, have been killed by floods and landslides triggered by…

Wildfires in Canada have broken records for area burned, evacuations and cost, official says

Wildfires raging across Canada have already broken records for total area burned, the number of people…

New research uncovers potential benefits, consequences of ocean iron fertilization

Removal of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, in addition to major reductions in ongoing emissions,…