Most of us think of wildfire in Washington state as something that happens east of the…
Researchers use DNA in seawater to monitor scallop reproduction
Researchers from the University of Maine and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences have developed a method…
Eggs from last northern white rhinos fertilized, scientists say
Seven eggs from the world’s last two remaining northern white rhinos have been successfully fertilized artificially,…
Scientists in Italy fertilize 7 northern white rhino eggs
Eggs removed from the last two female northern white rhinos have been fertilized with sperm from…
International Space Station crew relocates Soyuz capsule
The crew of the International Space Station has successfully relocated a Soyuz space capsule to another…
Why nuking hurricanes is a bad idea
President Donald Trump reportedly suggested bombing hurricanes before they made landfall. Click here for…
Flame retardants—from plants
Flame retardants are present in thousands of everyday items, from clothing to furniture to electronics. Although…
Making polyurethane degradable gives its components a second life
Polyurethane waste is piling up in landfills, but scientists have a possible solution: They have developed…
Disappearing act: Device vanishes on command after military missions
A polymer that self-destructs? While once a fictional idea, new polymers now exist that are rugged…
Cleaning pollutants from water with pollen and spores—without the 'achoo!'
In addition to their role in plant fertilization and reproduction, pollens and spores have another, hidden…