Most simulations of our climate's future may be overly sensitive to Arctic ice melt as a cause of abrupt changes in ocean circulation, according to new research led by scientists at the University of… [+4370 chars]
Octopuses and cuttlefish are the ultimate wallflowers. By changing the patterns and colors of their skin, these cephalopods can slip into the background of almost any seafloor scene. Squid, in compa… [+4076 chars]
Following is a summary of current science news briefs. Earliest-known galaxy offers clues about the primordial universe Astronomers have discovered what may be the earliest and most distant galaxy … [+1429 chars]
The moon obscures Jupiter in this image taken in the United States in 2004.Jimmy West Lake, The isotopic properties of the compound can be used to study its origin and evolution, and we can apply th… [+6316 chars]
The universe is a bit less than 14 billion years old, and because light takes time to travel, looking far enough away is like looking back in time to the start of the universe. Recently, an internati… [+2478 chars]
NASA has once again delayed the final test of its next-generation Space Launch System . The agency spent much of last weekend conducting a wet dress rehearsal of its upcoming Artemis 1 Moon mission … [+1443 chars]
This article is an installment of Future Explored, a weekly guide to world-changing technology. You can get stories like this one straight to your inbox every Thursday morning by subscribing here. N… [+1943 chars]
There are many obstacles for a little rover exploring Mars to deal with, from steep hills to deep ravines to dust which can obscure solar panels or get into mechanical components. Now, the Curiosity … [+2108 chars]
There are many obstacles for a little rover exploring Mars to deal with, from steep hills to deep ravines to dust which can obscure solar panels or get into mechanical components. Now, the Curiosity … [+2108 chars]
Dark matter, the elusive substance that accounts for the majority of the mass in the universe, may be made up of massive particles called gravitons that first popped into existence in the first momen… [+4872 chars]
About 16 hours after blasting off to space in the first-ever private charter flight to the International Space Station, Eytan Stibbe and his three fellow passengers on board the SpaceX Dragon capsule… [+3767 chars]
Dark matter, the elusive substance that accounts for the majority of the mass in the universe, may be made up of massive particles called gravitons that first popped into existence in the first momen… [+4872 chars]