How coyote pups get used to humans

Across North America, coyotes are moving into urban environments. While human residents are having to get used to the new animal neighbors, coyotes are also habituating to people.

How can US adapt to threat of water shortages?

A new study suggests that reductions in water use for agriculture might be the best bet for avoiding future water shortages in the U.S.

Say hello to particle robots

Roboticists are fundamentally rethinking their craft. Particle robots don't look like biological creatures, but they're constructed like biological systems, vast in complexity and abilities, yet composed of simple parts. Are they a step toward the proverbial 'gray goo'?

Scientists gather to contemplate The Great Silence

Are we alone? If advanced alien civilizations are out there, why haven't we heard from them? Scientists call this Fermi's Paradox - aka The Great Silence - and they gathered in Paris to discuss it.

Spring already? Why time seems to fly as we age

A new theory says that the ever-slowing speed at which our brain processes images as we get older speeds up our perception of time.

How aspen leaves could save Mars rovers

Aspen trees - fondly called Quakies by some - have trembling, quivering leaves. Now those leaves have inspired an energy-harvesting mechanism that might rescue dust-laden rovers on Mars.

Do you have a magnetic compass in your head?

New evidence suggests that humans have a magnetic sense that lets our brains detect and respond to Earth's magnetic field.

Mining the moon

How can the cost of space travel – to and from the moon and possibly to Mars - be reduced? One approach is to mine the moon for necessary resources.

Watch right whale and calf interact with dolphins

Watch an endangered right whale mom and her baby interact with a group of curious dolphins. The video was shot via drone by NOAA researchers.

5 ways life would be better if it were always daylight time

A researcher argues that we'd be better off if we moved to daylight saving time (DST) year-round.