2017-02-20 Eyes in the Sky Map Amazon on the Ground
Looking at a rainforest from high in the sky, you might think all the trees look about the same. But…
2017-02-13 How Does Long-Term Space Travel Affect Humans?
Astronaut Scott Kelly launched into space on a one-year mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015. He was…
2017-02-06 New Technology Helps Move Hearts
Heart transplant surgery is a common medical treatment in the United States. Some doctors are skilled at removing the heart…
2017-01-30 Israel Builds World’s Largest Solar Tower
Israel, a sunny country along the Mediterranean Sea, is a perfect place for solar power. Even so, solar power supplies…
2017-01-23 Low Coal Prices Mean Heavy Smog in China
Smog is a health concern in many areas, such as China’s capital. Beijing started the New Year with heavy smog…
2017-01-09 Researchers Testing New Cancer Treatment
Liver cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the world, and now researchers are developing new forms of treatment.…
2017-01-02 China Space Plan to Develop “Strength and Size”
China wants to develop “strength and size” in its space program, a China National Space Administration official said last week.…
2016-12-26 Scientists Looking for Life on Mars
Pictures of the planet Mars show a rocky, lifeless scene. It is hard to imagine plants or animals could ever…
2016-12-19 Giraffes Facing ‘Silent Disappearance’ in Africa, Report Says
The number of giraffes has dropped by as much as 40 percent since the 1980s, says a new report on…
2016-12-12 NASA Developing Food Bars for Mars Flights
When astronauts go to the planet Mars years from now, they will need the right food to stay strong and…
2016-12-05 Supercharged Plants May Mean More Crop Production
One day, “supercharged plants” may help feed people around the world. Supercharged plants are ones that grow faster than normal…
2016-12-01 AIDS Vaccine Testing Taking Place in South Africa
Thursday is World AIDS Day. For almost 30 years, the United Nations has marked World AIDS Day on December 1.…
2016-11-28 Weather Predictions Expected to Improve with New U.S. Satellite
A new American weather satellite could save more lives by better predicting extreme weather conditions. The satellite was launched from…
2016-11-21 What do Spider Webs and Guitar Strings Have in Common?
Spider webs have something in common with guitar strings. The long, thin strings on a guitar can vibrate. They move…
2016-11-16 Scientists Fear Trump Victory Will Stop Global Warming Progress
When Donald Trump was a candidate for president, he criticized scientists who blamed pollution for rising temperatures on Earth’s surface.…