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This date in science: America and Russia meet in space
On July 17, 1975, a famous first handshake between nations in space.
July 17, 2015
We’re not heading into mini ice age
Any drop in solar activity will be dwarfed by the impact of increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, says Jim Wild of Lancaster University.
July 15, 2015
The women of New Horizons’ Pluto flyby
Women make up 25 percent of the New Horizons flyby team. Science team leader Fran Bagenal said, “This isn’t remarkable - it’s just how it is.”
July 14, 2015
Urban wildlife is here to stay
Cities adapt to growing ranks of coyotes, cougars and other urban wildlife
July 8, 2015
What is the speed of thought?
It feels instantaneous, but how long does it really take to think a thought?
June 29, 2015
Can a human singing voice shatter glass?
Not just any loud sound will shatter a glass. It has to be the right resonant frequency.
June 27, 2015
MIT scientists set record for coldest molecule
Scientists have cooled a molecule down to 500-billionths of a degree above absolute zero, a million times colder than interstellar space.
June 24, 2015
Sixth mass extinction is happening now
We are entering a mass extinction that threatens humanity's existence, says a new study
June 22, 2015
A robotic dog’s mortality
When Sony stopped manufacturing replacement parts for its Aibo pet robot, owners scrambled to save the robot-dogs that had become part of their families.
June 18, 2015
Global warming hiatus never happened
Studies had suggested that global warming slowed or paused since 1998. More thorough research shows the global warming "hiatus" likely never happened.
June 12, 2015
