Frontiers
Modern Human Evolution: Are Superhumans the Next Iteration?
What's the next step in modern human evolution? Could superpowered humans be our newest iteration?
Engineering
Deep-Sea Creatures May Light the Way for New Technologies
The ultra-black pigment of deep-sea creatures like the dragonfish may light the way for new technology...
Frontiers
How Do Scientists Measure the Deepest Point in the Ocean?
Measuring the deepest point in the ocean remains a challenge for scientists in spite of advanced...
Science
Green Tree Frogs’ Lungs Cancel Noise to Help Them Find Mates
Green tree frogs' lungs function as noise-cancelling headphones, blocking sound in an effort to help them...
Science
A Pterosaur That Flew in the Age of Dinosaurs Had Opposed Thumbs
Scientists may have just discovered the earliest animal with opposable thumbs in a seemingly unlikely ancient...
Environmental Tech
Green Data Centers Power a More Sustainable Planet
Green data centers allow large data companies to lower their carbon footprint, keep up with a...
Environmental Tech
Ocean Protection Keeps the Blue Economy Afloat
Ocean protection and sustainable use of its resources, a concept known as the blue economy, is...
Science
An Attractive Opportunity: Unpacking Earth’s Magnetic Field
What causes Earth's magnetic field, and how does the field protect life on our planet?
Science
Sight Unseen: How the Battle of the Coral Sea Paved the Path for C4ISR
The Battle of the Coral Sea paved the way for new military technology, including solutions that...
Science
Who’s New in the Zoo? 5 New Species Discovered in 2021
It's been a banner year for animal investigations. Here's a look at five new species discovered...
Science
The Haiti Earthquake: How Before-and-After Satellite Images Could Improve Disaster Response
Before-and-after satellite images of the latest Haiti earthquake could help improve disaster response, impact assessment and...
Science
Blue Jet Lightning: Exploring the Secret Lives of Thunderclouds
Blue jet lightning arcs up into the atmosphere instead of down to the ground — but...
Science
The Domestication of Wolves: How(l), When, Where and Why
The domestication of wolves played a significant part in modern human evolution. But how did it...
Science
Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers? Fossils Fuel Fuzz-First Frameworks
Did dinosaurs have feathers? Absolutely. Were all dinos feathery? Fossil findings suggest otherwise.