2021-03-24 Outer Space Object Is a Cookie-shaped Part of a Planet
A new study says a mysterious, cookie-shaped object that entered our solar system likely broke off from a distant planet.…
2021-03-23 Robot Helps Create Online Artwork that Will Be Sold
An artwork jointly created by a robot and a human artist will go on sale this week. The artwork —…
2021-03-23 Research: Birds That Lose Their Songs Less Likely to Find a Mate
Young male songbirds usually learn their songs from adult songbirds. But when those young birds do not have older ones…
2021-03-22 Scientists Use Human Cells to Copy Early Embryo Development
Scientists say that for the first time, they have developed early human-like embryo structures in a laboratory. The research could…
2021-03-21 Google’s New Device Will Track Your Sleep, if You Let it
A new product from Google may help people solve their sleep problems, but some privacy rights groups are concerned. Google…
2021-03-18 Research Group Proposes Way to Travel Faster than Speed of Light
In science fiction movies, there are many examples of spaceships racing through space at the speed of light or faster.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…