Q&A: Physicist explains how Titan's 'catastrophic implosion' might have happened—and what it meant for those on board

The submersible Titan that had garnered much of the world’s attention for the past week experienced…

Searching for samurai wasps, one of the best preemptive biocontrol agents for destructive brown marmorated stink bugs

Ever get that feeling you’ve lost something really important? Is it in your other pocket? Or…

Research team establishes baseline data on cortisol levels on leopard seals, mysterious apex predators in Antarctica

Leopard seals are prehistoric, reptilian-looking marine predators often portrayed as scary villains in movies such as…

Study of Earth's stratosphere reduces uncertainty in future climate change

New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) reduces uncertainty in future climate change…

Study of deep-sea corals reveals ocean currents have not fueled rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide

Pioneering analysis of deep-sea corals has overturned the idea that ocean currents contributed to increasing global…

Study: Temperature is key climatic factor limiting growth of Himalayan silver fir

A previous dendroecological study of fir growth from the northern declivity of Mt. Everest found a…

Soil erosion is filling vital inland river waterholes, putting the squeeze on fish, turtles and crayfish

During droughts, Australia’s inland rivers dry up, leaving waterholes as the only wet places in a…

Cooling the planet: Work doesn't stop at net zero, scientists say

Earth’s global temperatures would need at least a decade to stabilize after the entire globe cuts…

Used appropriately, coffee grounds improve soil and kill slugs

The most consumed drink in the world has more benefits than just keeping us awake. Spent…

Germany to roll out measures against heat wave deaths, drawing lessons from France

The German government said Monday it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that…