Denisovan Jawbone Discovered in a Cave in Tibet by CARL ...
Until now, fossils of the ancient human species had been found in just one Siberian cave. The discovery […]
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The Microbots Are on Their Way by KENNETH CHANG
Tiny sensors with tinier legs, stamped out of silicon wafers, could one day soon help fix your cellphone […]
Chronicles of the Rings: What Trees Tell Us by JIM ...
Studying the historical data stored in centuries-old trees is a burgeoning field, with labs around the world learning […]
U.S. to Consider Listing Giraffes as Endangered Species by MIHIR ...
The population of giraffes, the tallest land animals on earth, has declined by about 40 percent in the […]
Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Rule on Abortion Referrals by PAM ...
An administration measure would bar groups that provide abortion referrals from receiving federal family planning money. Published: April […]
An Emperor Penguin Colony in Antarctica Vanishes by KAREN WEINTRAUB
A colony in Halley Bay lost more than 10,000 chicks in 2016 and hasn’t recovered. Some adults have […]
SpaceX Suffers Serious Setback With Crew Capsule Accident by THE ...
SpaceX has suffered a serious setback in its effort to launch NASA astronauts into orbit this year, with […]
Sea Sponges: Nature’s Disinfectants by C. CLAIBORNE RAY
The creatures host a number of chemicals that fight off bacteria and fungi. Published: April 22, 2019 at […]
These Otters Are Popular Pets in Asia. That May Be ...
Asian small-clawed otters are increasingly popular as novelty pets, particularly in Japan. Now international trade in the species […]
The Lyrids Meteor Shower Will Peak in Night Skies by ...
It can light up night skies from dusk to dawn, and if you’re lucky you might be able […]