For the first time Iberian lynx embryos are collected and preserved

In February two Iberian lynx females who belong to the Iberian lynx Conservation Breeding Program (ILCBPS) were castrated in order to guarantee a better quality of life and prevent possible health problems.

Before dinosaurs’ era, volcanic eruptions triggered mass extinction

Increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, global warming, ocean acidification killed 76 percent of species on Earth.

Why do we see illusions?

In this video, neuroscientist Mark Changizi explains why optical illusions occur

Officially spring, but feels like winter for many in U.S.

If you like warm weather in the eastern U.S., then you won't like the forecast for the upcoming week. Below average temperatures will be the norm!

Comet PANSTARRS over Stonehenge

Image by Simom Banton. How cool is that!

Help name new planet orbiting Alpha Centauri B. Just $4.99.

Uwingu has announced "a contest for the people of Earth" to name the planet recently discovered to be orbiting Alpha Centauri B.

Planck reveals an almost perfect universe

The most detailed map ever created of the cosmic microwave background – the relic radiation from the Big Bang – was released today revealing the existence of features that challenge the foundations of our current understanding of the Universe.

View down an ice borehole

What does it look like to descend hundreds of meters into a deep hole of Antarctic ice?

Scientists discover layer of liquified molten rock in Earth’s mantle

Hidden magma layer could play role in shaping the geologic face of our planet.

NASA on asteroid defense: If it’s coming in three weeks, pray

The U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee met in a hearing on March 19, 2013 to discuss threats from space.