Molecular Identifications in Experiments with Astronomical Ice Analogues: New Data, Old Strategies, and the N2 + Acetone System

Abstract: A recent publication on the radiation chemistry and IR spectroscopy of N2 plus acetone ices…

Study finds people who feed birds impact conservation

People in many parts of the world feed birds in their backyards, often due to a…

Lightening the load

The heavier an aircraft is, the more fuel it needs to stay in flight. Every single…

Biodiversity loss in the oceans can be reversed through habitat restoration

Activities such as laying gas pipelines, trawling for fish, drilling for oil, and even burying internet…

The good, bad and the unknown of Apple’s new services

It took a while, but finally—and with the carefully curated help of Oprah, Big Bird and…

Apple’s news subscription service a mixed bag for publishers

On Monday, Apple launched what some have called a "Netflix for news"—a $10-a-month subscription service that…

Nasa’s first all-female spacewalk scrapped over spacesuit sizes

Plans for two women astronauts to make history are scrapped for lack of a second space…

How to protect gymnasts from hazardous chemicals at gym facilities

Being a gymnast has its risks—the countless jumps, twists, and landings can take a toll on…

Will cyborgs be made from melanin? Pigment breakthrough enables biocompatible electronics

The dark brown melanin pigment, eumelanin, colors hair and eyes, and protects our skin from sun…

2018 spike in energy demand spells climate trouble: IEA

A 2.3 percent jump in global energy demand last year outstripped the expansion of renewables and…