The Leonid meteor shower peaks this week: Here's how to see it

Earth passes through a comet’s trail this week, producing a beautiful display of meteors in the…

Don’t miss: Art confronts climate, a book on space junk, future talk

This week, discover how art and design take on climate change, read all about our space…

Turning (more) fat and sewage into natural gas

Researchers have developed what is, to date, the most efficient means of converting sewage sludge and…

Chitin-binding proteins override host plant's resistance to fungal infection

A recent article studies chitin-binding proteins from a soilborne fungus (Verticillium nonalfalfae) that causes vascular wilt…

New artificial intelligence system automatically evolves to evade internet censorship

Researchers developed a tool called Geneva (short for Genetic Evasion), which automatically learns to circumvent censorship.…

Study teases out factors associated with postpartum overdose

A new study uncovers several risk factors associated with postpartum opioid overdose. Click here…

Urban development reduces flash flooding chances in arid West

Urban development in the eastern United States results in an increase in flash flooding in nearby…

Hair-raising truth behind pigeons' lost toes

Next time you visit your hairdresser spare a thought for the pigeons. Click here…

NASA OIG: 2019 Report on NASA's Top Management and Performance Challenges

NASA OIG: 2019 Report on NASA’s Top Management and Performance Challenges Click here for…

Chitin-binding proteins override host plant's resistance to fungal infection

An insoluble complex carbohydrate, chitin makes up fungal walls and plays a significant role in the…