USC study reveals ammonium nitrate in air pollution affects children’s learning and memory. This compound penetrates deeply ...

An astronomer takes us on a tour of the universe to learn about the birth of stars and planets and how they get their spin.

Oct. 27, 2024 — The warming climate in polar regions may significantly disrupt ocean circulation patterns, a new study indicates. Scientists discovered that in the distant past, growing inflows ...

From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint. The Salton ...

Were there already viruses on Earth when the first living cells appeared billions of years ago? – Aayush A., age 16, India ...

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One year after world leaders issued the landmark call for a global move away from fossil fuels, nations are failing to turn that promise into action, say climate diplomats, campaigners and policy ...

Oct. 30, 2024 — A new study finds that up to 215 million hectares of land (an area larger than Mexico) in humid tropical regions around the world has the potential to naturally regrow. That much ...

A paleontologist at the Natural History Museum in London chronicles the age of the famous and fascinating massive reptiles Riley Black The discovery of worms and snails confirms that these still ...

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Odessa High School juniors Branner Marroquim, Daniel Carlos, Richie Valderaz and Savion Juarez are taking the first steps toward advancing their future STEM careers by participating in NASA's Texas ...

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