Reindeer have endured for over 7,000 years on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Will they be able to withstand climate change? Despite the challenges of…
Fish Reveal Caffeine and Other Common Drugs May Alter Human Facial Development
Impact of substances on zebrafish embryos shows how the prenatal development of human facial features might also be affected. Some substances in medicines, household items,…
Fish Reveal Caffeine and Other Common Drugs May Alter Human Facial Development
Impact of substances on zebrafish embryos shows how the prenatal development of human facial features might also be affected. Some substances in medicines, household items,…
UV Photonic Optical Resonator Chips Pave Way for Miniature Communications and Quantum Computing Devices
Advance lays the groundwork for miniature devices for spectroscopy, communications, and quantum computing. Researchers have created chip-based photonic resonators that operate in the ultraviolet (UV)…
Miami’s Close Encounters With Sharks: They May Be Closer Than You Think
Unlike big land predators, the ocean’s top predators don’t avoid urban areas. The world’s coastlines are rapidly urbanizing, but how this increased human presence may…
Orange You Curious? The Surprising Genetic Secrets Behind Carrot Colors
Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows…
Orange You Curious? The Surprising Genetic Secrets Behind Carrot Colors
Genome study offers answers to questions about pigmentation and domestication. A new study of the genetic blueprints of more than 600 types of carrot shows…
CALIPSO Concludes: Lidar Satellite Mission’s 10 Billion Measurements Yielded Vital Atmospheric Insights
CALIPSO, a joint NASA-CNES lidar satellite, ended its 17-year mission in 2023. Alongside CloudSat, it offered vital atmospheric insights, influencing global understanding of events like…
Scientists Identify Previously Unknown Sources of Methane Emissions
Following carbon dioxide, methane ranks as the second most prevalent greenhouse gas resulting from human activities. Its global warming potential over two decades exceeds that…
Scientists Identify Previously Unknown Sources of Methane Emissions
Following carbon dioxide, methane ranks as the second most prevalent greenhouse gas resulting from human activities. Its global warming potential over two decades exceeds that…