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Extreme US summer temperatures occurring more frequently

Extreme US summer temperatures are already occurring more frequently in the U. S., and could become normal by mid-century, says study.

Data-hungry mobile devices? Use more antennas

Multi-antenna technology could help keep pace with voracious user demand of data-hungry mobile devices.

The Milky Way now has a twin (or two)

Research presented at the IAW General Assembly in Beijing has found the first group of galaxies that is just like the Milky Way.

Carbon nanotubes can be toxic to aquatic animals

The researchers urge that care be taken to prevent the release of carbon nanotubes into the environment.

The Innocence Project: Helping innocent people

The Innocence Project: Should Lady Justice, that personification of truth and fairness in the legal system, cast off her ancient Roman robe, sword and scales?

Space apps company seeks crowd-sourced funds to launch

Uwingu wants to game-ify space with novel software applications. Profits from the space apps will go toward space research and education.

Ship-borne measurements show improved air quality

Sulphur dioxide emissions from shipping have sharply decreased in EU ports according to a study using ship-borne measurements.

Claire Kremen: Wild bees and the future of food

Claire Kremen discusses harnessing the power of wild bees to help pollinate U.S. crops.

Dark matter found near the Sun

Astronomers at the University of Zürich, the ETH Zurich, the University of Leicester and NAOC Beijing have found large amounts of "dark matter" near the Sun.

Queen’s University Belfast makes cancer breakthrough

A major breakthrough by scientists at Queen’s University Belfast could lead to more effective treatments for throat and cervical cancer.