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Why don’t poison frogs poison themselves?
Scientists are a step closer to resolving this head-scratcher. And their findings have potential consequences for the fight against pain and addiction.
September 29, 2017
How well can seeds survive in space?
If humans want to live on Mars, we're going to need to grow food. How well can seeds survive harsh, non-Earth conditions?
September 23, 2017
Humans are still evolving, say scientists
Scientists have identified genetic variants less common in older people than younger people. They say it's natural selection at work, continuing to weed out disadvantageous traits.
September 17, 2017
Irma turns Caribbean islands brown
Wow. Check out these satellite images of Caribbean islands before and after Hurricane Irma
September 13, 2017
How nuclear war would affect Earth’s climate
The climatic effect of a large-scale conflict "... would be similar to that of the giant meteor believed to be responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs. This time, we would be the dinosaurs."
September 8, 2017
Artificial intelligence probes gravity’s lens
Researchers at SLAC and Stanford have been using brain-mimicking neural networks to analyze the spacetime distortions of gravitational lenses. They say their analysis is 10 million times faster than before.
September 5, 2017
First hints of water on TRAPPIST-1 planets
A new Hubble study suggests possible substantial water on the outer Earth-sized planets orbiting nearby dwarf star TRAPPIST-1.
September 1, 2017
Floods: Not just a coastal issue
As Hurricane Harvey shows, flooding can happen wherever large storms stall and dump lots of rain. A new study finds development is increasing in flood zones far from any coast.
August 29, 2017
Best places to watch 2017 eclipse
Looking for road maps showing the path of totality for the August 21, 2017 eclipse? Click here.
August 20, 2017
Studying sun’s atmosphere on eclipse day
Monday's total solar eclipse will give scientists a rare opportunity to study the lower regions of the sun’s corona. Here's what NASA scientists will be investigating.
August 17, 2017
