The asteroid that may have killed the dinosaurs came from beyond Jupiter
Earths most famous killer asteroid came from the outer reaches of the solar system, researchers report in the Aug. 16 […]
The world’s record-breaking heat has lasted 14 months. When will it end?
In its latest global climate report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that July was the 14th straight month
NASA’s Perseverance finds its first possible hint of ancient Mars life
NASAs Perseverance rover has bagged its first hint of ancient microbes on Mars. Were not able to say that this
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
Moonquakes are much more common than thought, Apollo data suggest
A new look at decades-old data from the Apollo missions has uncovered evidence of tens of thousands of previously unrecognized
Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion
Shorelines worldwide have always been vulnerable to coastal erosion, a phenomenon rendered more ominous by rising sea levels that accompany
Scientists are getting serious about UFOs. Here’s why
Extreme Climate Survey Science News is collecting reader questions about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do you
More than 100 bacteria species can flourish in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The irradiating environment within a microwave oven might
Some meteors leave trails lasting up to an hour. Now we may know why
To leave a lasting trail, meteors need to aim low. A new survey of shooting stars shows that meteors that
Extreme heat and rain are fueling rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases
When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, mosquitoes pop up. A series of storms slammed the northeastern United