Collapse of Atlantic Ocean circulation possible

As the climate warms, freshwater entering the Atlantic Ocean could rapidly modify ocean circulation.

Targeted drug delivery for future medicine

Robert Langer told EarthSky, "You'd like a cancer drug to go to the cancer cell - and to no other cell in the body."

Celebrate Neptune in awesome images

Today marks the completion of Neptune's first known orbit in human history. Voyager 2 gave us images of Neptune the early observers would have envied.

Fenugreek seeds blamed in E. coli outbreak in Europe

Officials report that a shipment of fenugreek seeds from Egypt may be the culprit in a deadly E. coli outbreak that has killed 50 people and infected thousands.

Rare snow in the Atacama desert, Chile

Satellite imagery captures a rare snowfall in the Atacama Desert of Chile, one of the driest places on Earth. See an image of the rare snow here.

A tool-using fish in Australia

Researchers say they have evidence of a tool-using fish. Diver Scott Gardner captured images of the tool-wielding tuskfish in Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Gadgets cause 25% of all U.S. car accidents, report says

A report - using 10 years of science data - suggests that 25% of all U.S. car accidents occur while the driver is using gadgets, such as a cell phone.

Wasps as pest control for certain crops

British scientists have found that native wasps can control the shore flies that infest lettuce and celery greenhouses, damaging crops and annoying farmers.

Can the ocean buffer climate change?

Climate change is negatively affecting the ocean's ability to absorb carbon emissions, say ocean researchers.

Heart disease and stroke tied to national income

Developing countries tend to suffer more death and disability by stroke than heart disease, as opposed to countries with higher incomes, says study.