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7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Mexico
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake shook resort towns earlier today, 200 miles south-southeast of Mexico City. Learn more from EarthSky.
March 20, 2012
Mysterious ‘Red-deer Cave people’ fossils found in China
Fossils from two caves in southwest China have revealed a previously unknown Stone Age people. These cave people hunted the now extinct red deer.
March 20, 2012
BPA could affect reproductive capabilities, cause infection of the uterus
Researchers found evidence that BPA chemicals could disrupt reproductive chemicals in such a way as to provoke uterine infections.
March 20, 2012
Severe flooding across US Great Plains
Severe flooding and record breaking temperatures are all caused by a slow-moving weather system across the central United States.
March 20, 2012
Hummingbirds take no notice of flower color
Hummingbirds pay no attention to what color a flower is when figuring out whether to raid it for nectar, the latest research suggests.
March 19, 2012
Antivirus and more help combat identity theft
Having antivirus and more on your computer greatly reduces your chances of identity theft, according to a study led by a criminologist.
March 19, 2012
Corn insecticide linked to honeybee die-off
New research has linked springtime die-offs of honeybees with insecticides used to coat corn seeds. Any honeybee is susceptible.
March 19, 2012
Male fruit flies drink more alcohol after being rejected for sex
When female fruit flies reject the sexual approaches of male fruit flies, the males are driven to excessive alcohol consumption. Read more at EarthSky.
March 18, 2012
Early snow melts in North America not good for butterflies, study says
Scientists working at the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory have linked declines in butterflies to early spring snow melts. Butterfly population is dropping.
March 18, 2012
Honoring a lunar orbiter, two fantastic new NASA videos
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has been orbiting the moon for 1,000 days. Celebrate by watching two new eye-popping videos from this lunar orbiter.
March 17, 2012
