2021-03-17 Baby Sharks Struggle to Survive in Warming Ocean
Scientists say baby sharks are at risk of being born smaller and without the energy they need to survive because of warming oceans from climate change. Scientists working with the…
2021-03-15 At Dubai Airport, Eyes Become Travelers’ Passports
In Dubai, airport passengers are now being offered the chance to use their eyes to confirm their identity without the need to show any documents. The system was launched as…
2021-03-15 Heads up! Some Sea Slugs Grow New Bodies after Losing Head
Scientists have discovered an extreme case of regeneration: Some sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies after having their heads cut off! It is being called a “wonder…
2021-03-14 Large Planet May Offer Clues about Atmospheres on Distant Worlds
Scientists have found a rocky, Earth-like planet that may offer a chance to study other atmospheres. This kind of research could help the hunt for life outside of Earth. The…
2021-03-13 Turkish Lake Helps Scientists’ Search for Ancient Life on Mars
The American space agency NASA recently landed its robotic explorer Perseverance on the surface of Mars. Now, scientists are using information gathered at a lake in southwest Turkey to help…
2021-03-11 Will the End of Internet ‘Cookies’ Bring More User Privacy?
Google has announced plans to stop supporting tools designed to follow internet users across the web in order to target them with specific advertising. Such tools are known as cookies.…
2021-03-08 Environmentalists: Kenyan Avocado Farm Would Block Elephant Movements
A proposed new avocado farm in Kenya would block the movements of elephants and other wildlife near a major national park. Local conservation activists say the farm would cut off…
2021-03-04 Some Turn to Internet ‘Bots’ to Help Get Vaccine Appointments
Many Americans have had trouble getting appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The process for getting vaccinated is different across U.S. states and communities. Some older people who lack technology…
2021-03-01 Humans Are Making Oceans Too Noisy
Human activity is changing the surface and temperature of the planet. But new research shows it is also changing the sound of the Earth’s oceans and seas. Scientists say the…
2021-02-28 New Study: Black Hole May Be Larger Than Expected
A recent study found that the first black hole ever discovered is a lot bigger than scientists first thought. Black holes are extremely massive space objects whose gravity is so…
2021-02-26 NASA Releases First Video and Color Photos from Mars Explorer
The U.S. space agency NASA has released the first video, pictures and sound captured by its Mars explorer Perseverance. The video shows the explorer, or rover, at different points during…
2021-02-25 US Scientists Announce First Successful Clone of Endangered Animal
American scientists recently announced the first cloning of an endangered animal native to the United States. A black-footed ferret was created from the cells of an animal that died over…
2021-02-24 Facebook Removes News Ban in Australia
Facebook has removed a ban that prevented Australians from reading or sharing news stories on the social media service. The action came after Facebook reached a deal with the Australian…
2021-02-23 World’s Oldest DNA Discovered in Million-Year-Old Mammoths
Scientists say they have discovered the oldest DNA on record. It was found in the teeth of mammoths that lived in northeastern Siberia up to 1.2 million years ago. A…
2021-02-22 Scientists Have New Theory for What Killed the Dinosaurs
American researchers have a new theory about how an object struck the Earth and caused the dinosaurs to die off. Scientists mostly agree on where the impact happened about 65…