How the Sun affects asteroids in our neighborhood

Asteroids embody the story of our solar system’s beginning. Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids, which orbit the Sun…

Image: Hubble uncovers a burst of star formation

NGC 4666 takes center stage in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. This majestic…

Nanoscale lattices flow from 3D printer

Weaving intricate, microscopic patterns of crystal or glass is now possible thanks to engineers at Rice…

Mining firm, eco-activists battle over unique Chile archipelago

The Humboldt archipelago off the northern Pacific coast of Chile is a “natural treasure” and refuge…

'Running out of time': Asia struggles to kick coal addiction

Smokestacks belch noxious fumes into the air from a massive coal-fired power plant on the Indonesian…

Bacteria can develop strong immunity for protection against viruses

A new study led by a team of bioscientists from Durham University, UK, in collaboration with…

Delicious discoveries: Scientists just described a new onion species from the Himalaya

The genus Allium contains about 1,100 species worldwide, including many staple foods like onion, garlic, scallion,…

Climate change a double blow for oil-rich Mideast: experts

The climate crisis threatens a double blow for the Middle East, experts say, by destroying its…

Volcanic ash halts flights on Spanish island

Planes were grounded on La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, for the second straight day…

Russian crew return to Earth after filming first movie in space

A Russian actress and a film director returned to Earth Sunday after spending 12 days on…