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- Cyclones in the Persian Gulf?! New climate study says it could happen.
Research suggests that the shallow, warm waters of the Persian Gulf may soon see tropical cyclones, a side effect of climate change.
First LookDynamic duo: Twin black holes fuel quasar closest to EarthScientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have found that the nearest galaxy to Earth that hosts a quasar is powered by twin black holes orbiting each other.
First LookWhy researchers are concerned about 'grey swan' hurricanesScientists are working to quantify the risk of exceptionally devastating hurricanes. While such events are extremely rare, researchers encourage city planners and officials to prepare for storm surges far beyond what they have previously seen.
First LookWhat's so appealing about the rancid smelling corpse flower?Despite the titum arum's rancid fragrance reminiscent of rotting flesh, people gather by the thousands to catch a glimpse of the bizarre flower in bloom.
First LookCosmic butterflies, celestial gems, and other majestic wonders caught by HubbleAn iridescent 'butterfly nebula' making headlines is just one galactic spectacle the Hubble Space Telescope has brought closer to Earth.
First LookWATCH New Horizon's historic flyby: Hitch a virtual ride past PlutoNASA scientist Stuart Robbins used real photos of New Horizon's cruise past Pluto to create a stunning animation of the historic journey.
- Scientists help Chicago's stinky 'corpse flower' blossom
Spike, a nearly 6-foot-tall titan arum plant at the Chicago Botanic Garden, needed help from scientists to release its foul odor.
First LookTen years after Katrina, Erika tests storm prediction innovationsAs former tropical storm Erika makes its last push in South Florida, experts and officials look at improvements in disaster prediction and response over the last decade.
Why a newly discovered crustacean is named after Elton JohnA new crustacean uncovered in the reefs of Indonesia has been named in the music legend's honor. Welcome to the circle of life, l. eltonis
Can psychology fix its reproducibility problem?A attempt to repeat 100 experiments published in top psychology journals has exposed a big problem for the science's credibility.
- Could black holes explain mysterious space explosions?
Isolated supernovae, that is massive star explosions that take place far away from any galaxy, could be the result of merging black holes, new research suggests.
- Beyond Pluto: What's next for New Horizons space probe?
Orbiting about 1 billion miles beyond Pluto, an object named 2014 MU69 will be the next flyby target for NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, agency officials announced Monday.
- Oliver Sacks is remembered as scientist and poet
The beloved scientist and best-selling author introduced the world to 'both the extraordinary ways in which the brain and mind can change and the courage of the individuals who adapt to those changes.'
Supermoon, schmupermoon! Here's what's really going on up there.'Supermoon' is not a term used among astronomers. What's the real story?
Science NotebookSupermoon: When and where to see itThis weekend the moon will reach its full phase while also nearing its closest point to Earth in its orbit, creating views of a 'supermoon.'
Science NotebookA year in a bubble: NASA begins most ambitious Mars-analog mission yetA team of six NASA scientists begin a 365-day isolation experiment simulating life on Mars. How soon will a crewed mission be a reality?
Science NotebookRare (and adorable!) snow leopard cubs born at Chicago zooChicago's Brookfield Zoo has released the first images of two rare snow leopard cubs, born in June.
First LookWant to move to Mars? Buzz Aldrin's got you covered.The second man to walk the moon is developing a 'master plan' to colonize the Red Planet, and he hopes the international community will help.
First LookNASA director to Congress: Funding NASA is an investment in American industryNASA administrator Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden urged legislators to increase funding for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, in an editorial published on Friday in Wired magazine.
First LookNational Zoo keepers 'ecstatic' as surviving panda cub growsA week after twin giant panda cubs were born in the US National Zoo, one cub has died but the other is growing healthily. Researchers believe his birth will help the future insemination of giant pandas.
