A large NASA science balloon has broken two flight duration records while flying over Antarctica…
Month: February 2013
Cassini sees Saturn’s moon Titan cooking up smog
Newly published research using data from NASA’s Cassini mission describes in more detail than ever…
Weekend test on Mars was preparation to drill a rock
The bit of the rock-sampling drill on NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity left its mark on…
Polar bear researchers urge governments to act now and save the species
Polar bear researchers are urging governments to start planning for rapid Arctic ecosystem change to…
Playtime: Affectionate, less controlling mothers have strongest relationships with their children
Researchers long have evaluated the roles parents play in children’s development. Now, researchers have found…
Tortugas Marine Reserve yields more, larger fish
Both fish populations and commercial and recreational anglers have benefited from “no-take” protections in the…
Low vitamin D levels may increase risk of Type 1 diabetes
Having adequate levels of vitamin D during young adulthood may reduce the risk of adult-onset…
Scientists find a key element of lupus, suggesting better drug targets
Scientists have identified specific cellular events that appear key to lupus, a debilitating autoimmune disease…
Study confirms no transmission of Alzheimer’s proteins between humans
A new study found no evidence to support concerns that abnormal neurodegenerative disease proteins are…
Quantum microscope for living biology
A team of Australian scientists has developed a powerful microscope using the laws of quantum…