2021-09-13 What Is the ‘Metaverse’ Tech Companies Aim to Build?
You may have heard the term “metaverse” to describe a new virtual world that major technology companies aim to develop.…
2021-09-13 A Robot’s Gaze Can Affect the Human Brain
Have you ever made eye contact with a robot? It can be a very strange experience. Scientists even have a…
2021-09-09 NASA’s Perseverance Rover Collects First Martian Rock
The American space agency NASA says its Mars explorer, or rover, has successfully collected its first Martian rock sample. The…
2021-09-08 Europe Reports Warmest Summer on Record
European Union scientists have reported the continent’s warmest summer on record this year. Measurements by the EU’s Copernicus satellite system…
2021-09-08 How Wetlands Help Protect Louisiana from Powerful Ocean Storms
A complex and costly flood prevention system helped protect New Orleans when Hurricane Ida hit the Louisiana city last week.…
2021-09-07 Companies Worry about Risks as Earth Orbit Gets Crowded
An increasing amount of space debris is threatening satellites orbiting Earth. The situation is worrying companies that insure against losses…
2021-09-07 Birds of Prey in Decline with Loss of Habitat
Birds of prey, also known as raptors, are species of birds that feed almost entirely on meat that they hunt.…
2021-09-07 Brazil Water Study Raises Fears for Drought
The Brazilian scientists were in disbelief after seeing the results. They tested different models to re-check their information. But all…
2021-09-06 Study: Mars Missions Should Be Limited to 4 Years to Protect from Radiation
A new study has found that future missions to Mars should be limited to four years to protect astronauts from…
2021-09-05 Researchers Discover World’s Northernmost Island
A team of Arctic researchers from Denmark say they accidentally discovered what they believe is the world’s northernmost island. Northernmost…
2021-09-03 South Korea Limits Google, Apple’s Control Over App Sales
South Korea lawmakers approved a law on Tuesday banning app stores from controlling how apps and their services are paid…
2021-09-02 China Limits Children’s Video Game Playing to 3 Hours a Week
China has put in place a new policy that limits online video game playing for young people to three hours…
2021-09-02 Egypt Discovery Shows How Ancient Whales Moved from Land to Sea
Scientists say they have found a 43 million-year-old fossil of a whale ancestor in Egypt. The fossil remains help show…
2021-09-01 Swiss Ski Area Uses Blankets to Prevent Ice Melt
One of Switzerland’s most popular ski areas has been covering mountain areas with cloth material in an effort to reduce…
2021-08-30 Study Shows Wildfire Smoke Can Make Clouds Drop Less Rain
A new study suggests that smoke from wildfires can change how clouds store water and could lead to less rainfall.…