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Largest molecule ever found in space
Astronomers have found the largest molecule and very special type of molecule in space. It’s C60, a molecule made of 60 carbon atoms.
September 20, 2010
Gulf oil spill long-term impact on wildlife
It might be 10 years before we know the impact on wildlife of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Sensitive coastal marshes especially.
September 20, 2010
Nanoparticles in nature: Toxic or harmless?
A Norwegian scientist is trying to discover how nanoparticles might behave in nature. It is not worth taking chances with nature.
September 13, 2010
First-ever map of height of all the world’s trees
Dr. Lefsky said that taller the trees in a forest, the more carbon is stored in that forest. This map will help scientists figure out what places in the world are holding onto a lot of carbon.
September 13, 2010
USA Science and Engineering Festival
USA Science and Engineering Festival is expected to draw over a million people to the national mall in Washington D.C on October 23 and 24, 2010.
September 13, 2010
Geoengineering to combat climate change
Climate scientists are 98% in agreement on human-caused global warming. Now some scientists are discussing geoengineering to deliberately cool Earth.
September 13, 2010
Ocean garbage patch in Atlantic, too
Scientists have discovered another ocean region swirling with plastic debris - like the notorious North Pacific Garbage Patch. But this one's in the Atlantic.
September 13, 2010
Save Russian seed bank from destruction
A legendary seed bank in Russia - home to thousands of rare varieties of berries and fruits, including 1,000 kinds of strawberries - may be cleared to make way for luxury homes.
September 9, 2010
Polar ice loss rates may need to be lowered
Polar ice sheets at the poles might be losing ice half as fast as previous high-end estimates. Scientists say this doesn't yet change projections of sea-level rise.
September 8, 2010
When nanotubes are dangerous
Nanotubes can be as carcinogenic as asbestos – but identifying the bad actors is challenging. A big limitation right now to their use is they are expensive.
September 8, 2010
