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Could we learn E.T.’s language?
If an extraterrestrial civilization had a language, would it have common features with Earth languages? Linguists explain why they think it's possible.
May 29, 2018
On and in extinction
"I am living a few hundred feet above a scar, a surface representing the worst disaster ever inflicted on planet Earth."
May 29, 2018
Scientists track major freshwater change
'What we are witnessing is major hydrologic change,' they said. Over 14 years, Earth's wet land areas got wetter. Dry areas got drier. They also reported multiple hot spots resulting from groundwater depletion.
May 24, 2018
Top tips for poison ivy
Summer is a great time to frolic in the woods, but look out for poison ivy, oak, and sumac! Top tips for summer itch-prevention.
May 22, 2018
Scientists measure rise in ozone-destroying chemical
Report on CFC-11 - an illegal chemical responsible for ozone-depletion in Earth's atmosphere - now apparently on an upswing again. Meanwhile, new direct evidence the ban on CFCs is working and the ozone hole is recovering.
May 19, 2018
Wall-E and Eva set record, snag pic
The 1st-ever interplanetary CubeSats - nicknamed Wall-E and Eva - are now on their way to Mars. They set a new CubeSat distance record on May 8. Then Wall-E turned back and grabbed an image of the Earth and moon.
May 17, 2018
What is peer review?
We’ve all heard of peer review. It gives credence to research and scholarly papers. But what does it mean? How does it work?
May 17, 2018
European Space Agency considers 3 new mission concepts
ESA considers a high-energy survey of the early universe, an infrared observatory to study the formation of stars, planets and galaxies, and a Venus orbiter.
May 12, 2018
The Female Bird Song Project
There's a false notion that female birdsong is rare in comparison to male birdsong. But lady birds sing, too. You can participate in a new project that aims to collect more recordings of female birds.
May 11, 2018
Will Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano explode?
Volcano scientists issued a second Orange Alert on Wednesday. "At this time, we cannot say with certainty that explosive activity will occur, how large the explosions could be, or how long such explosive activity could continue."
May 9, 2018
