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APR 22, 2015Earth & The Environment
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for envi ...APR 22, 2015Genetics & Genomics
Could the epigenome provide a new avenue for gene therapies and guiding stem cell differentiation?
Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 22, 2015Cell & Molecular Biology
In surprising new research on the evolution of different forms of photosynthesis, scientists have found that the prized ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Chemistry & Physics
A series of earthquakes that rattled a small Texan community have been linked to nearby oil and gas operations.
Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Videos
From 11 p.m. April 22 to morning of April 23, anywhere in the northern hemisphere is the optimal time for viewing, with ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Earth & The Environment
To celebrate Earth Day, this article from The Independent takes an inventory of how our planet has fared since the holid ...Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 22, 2015Earth & The Environment
Recently released air pollution data paints a dismal picture of more than 90% of Chinese cities. In the first quarter of ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 22, 2015Plants & Animals
While other squid reproduce all at once late in their lives, vampire squid appear to
alternate between reproductiv ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 22, 2015Space & Astronomy
Astronomers have discovered a curious empty section of space which is missing around 10,000 galaxies.
The sup ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 21, 2015Space & Astronomy
This composite image of southern Africa and the surrounding oceans was captured by six orbits of the NASA/NO ...Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 21, 2015Earth & The Environment
Take heart, science readers: one study shows science news makes a difference in at least some classic culture war conver ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 21, 2015Plants & Animals
In Japan, blossoming moss phlox are expected to attract many visitors until the upcoming 'Golden Week' holiday season in ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 21, 2015Videos
Trees keep our planet alive. For Earth Day, one initiative asked citizens to plant trees to keep our planet healthyWritten By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 21, 2015Plants & Animals
Beach-goers beware.
The species, also known as "purple sailor," has stinging cells that are not seriously har ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 20, 2015Technology
The fuel-free aeroplane Solar Impulse has taken off from Chongqing in western-central China, and is heading for Nanjing ...Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 20, 2015Plants & Animals
Welcome back, Bouvier's red colobus monkey. It's been a while.
According to WCS: "The small primate lives in ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 19, 2015Earth & The Environment
Tens of thousands came to Washington's National Mall on Saturday to hear Gwen Stefani, Mary J. Blige and other pop stars ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 19, 2015Plants & Animals
Cuba's efforts to sustain the critically endangered Cuban crocodile are getting a boost from Sweden, home to a pair of r ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 19, 2015Space & Astronomy
SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule brought more than just a fancy coffee machine to the International Space Station in its mo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 17, 2015Microbiology
is primarily due to improved sanitation and hygiene."
(Source: abc.net.au)Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 17, 2015Earth & The Environment
This Asian paradise flycatcher feeds its chicks in Nanchang county, Jiangxi province, China.Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 17, 2015Earth & The Environment
This sea lion is playing in a kelp forest near the San Benito Islands, off the coast of Baja California, Mex ...Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 17, 2015Space & Astronomy
You've probably heard of the Orion space capsule. It's part of the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle or (MPCV), NASA's next man ...Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 17, 2015Chemistry & Physics
A little-known element called californium is making big waves in how scientists look at the periodic table.
A ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Earth & The Environment
Earth Day is an annual event, celebrated on April 22, on which events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for envi ...APR 22, 2015Genetics & Genomics
Could the epigenome provide a new avenue for gene therapies and guiding stem cell differentiation?
Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 22, 2015Cell & Molecular Biology
In surprising new research on the evolution of different forms of photosynthesis, scientists have found that the prized ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Chemistry & Physics
A series of earthquakes that rattled a small Texan community have been linked to nearby oil and gas operations.
Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Videos
From 11 p.m. April 22 to morning of April 23, anywhere in the northern hemisphere is the optimal time for viewing, with ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 22, 2015Earth & The Environment
To celebrate Earth Day, this article from The Independent takes an inventory of how our planet has fared since the holid ...Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 22, 2015Earth & The Environment
Recently released air pollution data paints a dismal picture of more than 90% of Chinese cities. In the first quarter of ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 22, 2015Plants & Animals
While other squid reproduce all at once late in their lives, vampire squid appear to
alternate between reproductiv ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 22, 2015Space & Astronomy
Astronomers have discovered a curious empty section of space which is missing around 10,000 galaxies.
The sup ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 21, 2015Space & Astronomy
This composite image of southern Africa and the surrounding oceans was captured by six orbits of the NASA/NO ...Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 21, 2015Earth & The Environment
Take heart, science readers: one study shows science news makes a difference in at least some classic culture war conver ...Written By: Will HectorAPR 21, 2015Plants & Animals
In Japan, blossoming moss phlox are expected to attract many visitors until the upcoming 'Golden Week' holiday season in ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 21, 2015Videos
Trees keep our planet alive. For Earth Day, one initiative asked citizens to plant trees to keep our planet healthyWritten By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 21, 2015Plants & Animals
Beach-goers beware.
The species, also known as "purple sailor," has stinging cells that are not seriously har ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 20, 2015Technology
The fuel-free aeroplane Solar Impulse has taken off from Chongqing in western-central China, and is heading for Nanjing ...Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 20, 2015Plants & Animals
Welcome back, Bouvier's red colobus monkey. It's been a while.
According to WCS: "The small primate lives in ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 19, 2015Earth & The Environment
Tens of thousands came to Washington's National Mall on Saturday to hear Gwen Stefani, Mary J. Blige and other pop stars ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 19, 2015Plants & Animals
Cuba's efforts to sustain the critically endangered Cuban crocodile are getting a boost from Sweden, home to a pair of r ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 19, 2015Space & Astronomy
SpaceX's Dragon cargo capsule brought more than just a fancy coffee machine to the International Space Station in its mo ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimAPR 17, 2015Microbiology
is primarily due to improved sanitation and hygiene."
(Source: abc.net.au)Written By: Robert WoodardAPR 17, 2015Earth & The Environment
This Asian paradise flycatcher feeds its chicks in Nanchang county, Jiangxi province, China.Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 17, 2015Earth & The Environment
This sea lion is playing in a kelp forest near the San Benito Islands, off the coast of Baja California, Mex ...Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 17, 2015Space & Astronomy
You've probably heard of the Orion space capsule. It's part of the Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle or (MPCV), NASA's next man ...Written By: Andrew J. DunlopAPR 17, 2015Chemistry & Physics
A little-known element called californium is making big waves in how scientists look at the periodic table.
A ...Written By: Will Hector
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