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Rice revolution? New rice could help feed world, fight climate change.A new strain of rice produces more and larger grains and reduces methane emissions from rice farming, perhaps the largest human-based source of the greenhouse gas. But it's genetically modified, which could lead to a backlash.
How satellites could slow the decline of wildlifeConservation scientists are pursuing collaboration with space agencies in order to monitor wildlife decline on a global scale.
NASA releases spectacular photos of Pluto moons Nix and HydraNew photos offer the first up-close look at two of Pluto's satellites.
How emissions threaten humpback whalesA new study finds ocean acidification can dramatically change the structure of marine ecosystems by affecting the ocean's smallest organisms.
Science NotebookHow are Native Americans related to indigenous Australians?Two studies published on Tuesday offer differing explanations.
Science NotebookPlankton threatened by ocean acidification: Why that mattersA new study shows that the balance of plankton species will dramatically change as our seawaters grow more acidic.
Can we colonize the moon?A report commissioned by NASA outlines the resources needed to put humans, and industry, on the moon.
- NASA spacecraft spots second mountain range in Pluto's 'heart'
NASA's New Horizons space probe has imaged a second mountain range inside the heart-shaped feature on Pluto's surface.
Scientists find genetic link between Native Americans and Pacific IslandersA genetic signature from Australasia – a region comprising Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and other islands in the Pacific Ocean – appears in the DNA of some Native American populations living in the Amazon rainforest.
China unveils plan to land on mysterious far side of the moonIf successful, China would be the first nation to explore the moon's far side and could lay the groundwork for a lunar base.
Where did the first Americans come from? New clues from new studies.A pair of studies seek to answer questions about the first inhabitants of the Americas: Where did they come from, and how did they get here?
Science NotebookHas Stephen Hawking changed his tune on extraterrestrials?The discovery that our galaxy holds billions of inhabitable planets has lent new vigor to an old question: Is there life on other planets?
Nice guys finish first ... at video games, anywayMen who frequently lose at video games are more likely to harass women online, according to a new study.
Hotter than ever? 2015 saw the warmest June on recordNew data shows that 2015 is shaping up to be the hottest year on record, with June the hottest month.
What's NASA going to do with the new Earth photo?A NASA spacecraft mission snapped a new photo of Earth, taken from a million miles away.
- N.C. shipwreck may date to American Revolution, say scientists
Artifacts from the wreck discovered off North Carolina's coast include bottles, bricks, and a sextant.
Stephen Hawking, Russian billionaire launch massive search for alien intelligenceJoined by physicist Stephen Hawking, billionaire particle physicist and investor Yuri Milner announced a10-year, $100 million project to scan the skies for signs of intelligent life on other worlds.
What caused that SpaceX rocket to explode?A faulty strut inside the booster's upper stage doomed the Falcon 9 rocket that was to deliver supplies to the International Space Station, says SpaceX founder Elon Musk.
Science NotebookIs Arctic sea ice more resilient than scientists thought? Yes and no.Arctic sea ice volume increased a surprising amount during the cool summer of 2013, but researchers say if overall temperatures continue rising, ice will melt in the long run.
Science NotebookThe new Blue Marble: Earth like you've never seen it before ... sort ofPhotographs capturing all of the Earth in a single frame are actually quite rare; many you've seen are composites assembled from multiple shots. But the DSCOVR satellite is set to change that.
