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Have we been wrong about life’s origin?
For 90 years, science’s favorite explanation for the origin of life has been the “primordial soup”. But recent research adds weight to an alternative idea.
August 27, 2016
A new normal for Arctic sea ice?
“A decade ago, this year’s sea ice extent would have set a new record low ...Now, we’re kind of used to these low levels of sea ice – it’s the new normal.”
August 24, 2016
Strong earthquakes rock Italy overnight
Dozens reported killed, and over 150 missing, in the earthquakes that shook Italy in the early morning of August 24. Searches ongoing.
August 24, 2016
Tallest peak in the US Arctic is …
No one knew whether Mount Chamberlin or Mount Isto was taller. Now an aerial study - and a ski mountaineer - declare a winner.
August 23, 2016
Way-cute googly-eyed stubby squid
It's purple! An underwater research team spotted this guy off the coast of California.
August 17, 2016
Atmospheric scientists say ‘no chemtrails’
Is there a large-scale, secret program to spray chemicals into Earth's atmosphere, resulting in "chemtrails?" Leading atmospheric scientists just say no.
August 17, 2016
How sunflowers follow the sun
New research on how sunflowers use their internal circadian clocks to face east in the morning and follow the sun during the day.
August 16, 2016
Squirrel takes GoPro: Best POV ever
Ever wonder what squirrels see as they scamper through the treetops? Wonder no more.
August 16, 2016
Goblin shark video, Greenland shark news
Japanese scientists utilize dramatic video to understand how goblin sharks feed. Danish scientists show that Greenland sharks can live to be nearly 400 years old!
August 15, 2016
Say hello to the death’s-head hawkmoth
It's the insect star of The Silence of the Lambs.
August 13, 2016
