Stardust and Starlight in M78
Interstellar dust clouds and bright nebulae abound in the fertile constellation of Orion. One of the brightest, M78, […]
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Squid Share a Colorful Trick With Peacocks by VERONIQUE GREENWOOD
With its skin using multiple strategies, the cephalopod becomes a chameleon of the ocean. Published: March 7, 2019 […]
Watch Video of Type D Killer Whales, Rarely Seen by ...
Scientists have collected skin samples from the unusual orcas, which could help determine whether they are a distinct […]
Sharpless 249 and the Jellyfish Nebula
Normally faint and elusive, the Jellyfish Nebula is caught in this alluring telescopic field of view. The entire […]
Gray Wolves May Lose Endangered Status and Protections by JIM ...
Once again, federal wildlife officials say their numbers have rebounded. But conservationists will likely go back to court […]
Massacre of Children in Peru Might Have Been a Sacrifice ...
Nearly 140 child skeletons were revealed at the site last year. And now researchers say it may have […]
‘The Place Is Extraordinary’: Well-Preserved Artifacts Are Found Under Mayan ...
In a cave under the ancient city of Chichén Itzá, Mexican archaeologists discovered a trove of ceramic artifacts […]
A February without Sunpots
Where have all the sunspots gone? Last month the total number of spots that crossed our Sun was […]
Another Obstacle for Women in Science: Men Get More Federal ...
A study finds that female scientists who win grants from the National Institutes of Health get $41,000 less […]
When Plasma Becomes Another Fruit of the Vine by JAMES ...
A parlor trick with grapes leads to new findings about water and microwaves. Published: March 5, 2019 at […]