EPA clears path for proposed copper and gold mine near Alaska's Bristol Bay

Federal officials said Tuesday they would not block a proposed copper and gold mine near Alaska’s…

Vaquita porpoise about to go extinct, researchers warn

The vaquita porpoise, one of the world’s most endangered animals, could become extinct within a year…

Asteroid 2019 ON3 flew past Earth at 0.56 LD

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2019 ON3 flew past Earth at 0.56 LD / 0.00142 AU…

Researchers raise the heat on molten metals to forge future technologies

Solid-state materials are important for developing new technologies, from renewable energy applications to electronics. Manufacturing these…

Biodiversity highest on Indigenous-managed lands

More than one million plant and animal species worldwide are facing extinction, according to a recent…

Overturning the truth on conservation tillage

Just as we blend, cut, and fold ingredients together to follow a recipe, farmers use equipment…

Cybersecurity test on ISS

Technology image of the week: This compact experiment aimed at boosting space cybersecurity is operating on…

Rare photo captures sea lion falling into mouth of whale

In a stunning photo, a wildlife photographer has captured a sea lion falling into the mouth…

Glimmer of hope as Italy battles 'olive tree leprosy'

Working in an arid Italian field of crumbly soil, agronomists are battling a rampant bacterium that…

An ancient Egypt-to-Black Sea route? Adventurers to test theory

Were the ancient Egyptians able to use reed boats to travel as far as the Black…