U.S. naval forces should prepare for climate change

A new report by the National Research Council suggests that U.S. naval forces should to examine and strengthen capabilities in the Arctic for climate change.

Android that is life-like will blow you away

This life-like android will blow you away. It's called Geminoid DK, built by the Intelligent Robotics lab at Osaka University.

Can organic farmers be tech savvy?

Organic farmers use their understanding of natural processes to optimize crop yields. The surprising results make you wonder where to draw the line between technology and nature.

Mating mites trapped in amber show the female in control

Some 40 million years ago, the Glaesacarus rhombeus female mite made the mating choice. A pair of mites trapped in amber tells the tale.

Polar ice melting now largest contributor to sea level rise

Polar ice sheets are contributing to global sea level rise more than mountain glaciers and ice caps, from a new study. It's happening sooner than predicted.

How fish help create seafloor sediments

Fish ingest sea water and later excrete it as fine-grained carbonates, now known to make up a substantial portion of sea floor sediments.

Celebrating 100 years of International Women’s Day

Join us in celebrating women today on this 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, what do women want? Everything we deserve.

Shuttle Discovery gets wake-up call from William Shatner

The crew of space shuttle Discovery got a special wake-up call this morning from actor William Shatner of Captain Kirk fame from the TV series Star Trek.

Child remains provides glimpse into lives of earliest Americans

The partial skeleton of a three year old child, uncovered in central Alaska, dates back to 11,500 years ago. It's one of the oldest human remains found in North America.

Recent growth in Antarctic marine life discovered

Robert Falcon Scott and his team did not reach the South Pole first. But their expeditions have let scientists analyze a century's worth of Antarctic marine seabed data.