Here’s how spiders that go overboard use light to find land
Biologist Brian Gall was flinging stowaway spiders out of his kayak when he noticed an interesting pattern: After landing on…
Speed bumps under Thwaites Glacier could help slow its flow to the sea
SAN FRANCISCO — Most of the news regarding the Thwaites Glacier, a Florida-sized slab of ice that is melting and…
History buffs will dig these 5 science stories from 2023
Science occasionally gives us clearer views of the distant past. This year, researchers opened windows into the life and times…
Sicherheit beim Surfen: Wie wichtig die Wahl des Webbrowsers ist
Ohne Zugang zum World Wide Web würde die heutige Welt nicht funktionieren. Von Zahlungsvorgängen bis hin zum Onlinebanking hängen seit…
Invisible comet tails of mucus slow sinking flakes of ‘marine snow’
WASHINGTON — Tiny, sinking flakes of detritus in the ocean fall more slowly thanks to the goop that surrounds each…
Here are some astounding scientific firsts of 2023
Science experienced many first-of-a-kind feats this year. These are the groundbreaking achievements that grabbed our attention. Cosmic web shake-up Glowing…
3 Antarctic glaciers show rapidly accelerated ice loss from ocean warming
SAN FRANCISCO — Several Antarctic glaciers are undergoing dramatic acceleration and ice loss. Hektoria Glacier, the worst affected, has quadrupled…
Here are 5 questions about the mystery dog illness making news
In recent weeks, claims about a mysterious respiratory illness sickening dogs across the country have spooked pet owners. Dogs with…
COP28 nations agreed to ‘transition’ from fossil fuels. That’s too slow, experts say
Days of contentious wrangling in Dubai at the United Nations’ 28th annual climate summit ended December 13 with a historic…
Here are some big-if-true scientific claims that made headlines in 2023
From ancient cannibalism to stars made of dark matter, 2023 delivered several scientific claims that could shake up their fields…
