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Chimp test shows planet of altruistic apes
Chimpanzees showed altruistic behavior in a test conducted by researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center.
August 10, 2011
Wildfire in Virginia’s Dismal Swamp
A satellite image of southern Virginia shows dense smoke as fire burns peat in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
August 10, 2011
Promising tech for fish farming from Canada
Compared to other meat production and traditional cage designs, this new system could reduce the ecological footprint of the raised fish.
August 10, 2011
X-class solar flare August 9. Aurora alert in coming days
The sun emitted an X6.9 or X7 flare on August 9, 2011. X-flares are the biggest flares. Some radio blackouts might occur. Aurora alert in the next few days.
August 9, 2011
Researchers digitize brains, seek patterns of behavior
The UCSD Brain Observatory preserves each brain as a collection of digitized images that researchers can examine for patterns relating to behavior.
August 9, 2011
Armchair archaeologists wanted, no experience necessary
The pros are looking for armchair archaeologists to help decipher ancient papyri fragments written in Greek, dating from the 3rd century BC to 7th century AD.
August 9, 2011
Baboon beauties are more likely to get bullied
Being a good-looking female baboon might bag you the most handsome male, but the latest study suggests that beauty has its drawbacks.
August 9, 2011
Aqua satellite data improves weather forecasts and models
Ron Gelaro leads NASA’s efforts to predict weather, across the globe, using computer simulations.
August 9, 2011
Gulf of Mexico report: Year 2, Day 54
Ocean Alliance research vessel Odyssey - offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in summer 2011 - reports on its work studying effects of the Gulf oil spill.
August 8, 2011
Crops with deeper roots and rising CO2
A new study published in the Annals of Botany proposes that breeding crops with deeper roots would help combat rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.
August 8, 2011
