Science and Space
Hit the wrong spot and an asteroid returns on a collision course
Selecting the right spot to smash a spacecraft into the surface of a hazardous asteroid to deflect i ...View More
Enceladus’s plumes may be fooling us about life
Organic molecules detected in the watery plumes that spew out from cracks in the surface of Enceladu ...View More
Planet birth photographed for the first time
A team of astronomers has detected for the first time a growing planet outside our solar system, emb ...View More
Scientists may have found a way to strengthen bones for life
There is a high demand for safe and long-lasting medications to treat bone loss, known medically as ...View More
Why the flu turns deadly for older adults, and how scientists found the cause
Scientists have discovered why older people are more likely to suffer severely from the flu, and can ...View More
Salmon’s secret superfood is smaller than a grain of salt
In northern California, salmon are more than just fish -- they're a cornerstone of tribal traditions ...View More
AI has no idea what it’s doing, but it’s threatening us all
The age of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed our interactions, but threatens human dignit ...View More
This common sugar builds stronger cancer-killing T cells
For cancer, and infection-fighting T cells, glucose offers far more than a simple sugar rush. A new ...View More
Flamingos reveal their secret to staying young
Is aging inevitable? While most living beings age, some do so more slowly than others. A new scienti ...View More
Scientists just cracked a 60-million-year-old volcanic mystery
What do the rumblings of Iceland's volcanoes have in common with the now peaceful volcanic islands o ...View More
