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New bat-like dinosaur had wings. Scientists don't know why.Chinese researchers have discovered the fossilized remains of a new dinosaur, Yi qi, or 'strange wing.' But it's not clear what the creature's wings were for.
Unmanned Russian spaceship hurtling out of controlRussia's space agency is trying to regain control of a malfunctioning robotic cargo ship that was destined for the International Space Station.
Smartphones distract parents too, studies showNew studies from the American Academy of Pediatrics show how mobile devices impact people of all ages.
Scientists discover source of Antarctica's mysterious Blood FallsA complex subsurface network of briny water lies beneath Antarctica's Taylor Glacier, with a rust colored runoff that empties into Lake Bonney, say scientists.
Climate change deniers take aim at Pope FrancisA conservative think tank that rejects mainstream climate science is seeking to discredit statements by Pope Francis on the need to curb global warming.
What Nepal can teach about improving earthquake resilience in developing worldThe earthquake in Nepal is the latest event to highlight the challenges to and opportunities for reducing vulnerability to earthquakes that strike developing countries.
Scientists in #savetheguac campaign employ drones and dogsResearchers are doing battle with a deadly fungus which has the potential to decimate Florida's avocado crop. The hashtag they have adopted for their mission: #savetheguac.
- T. rex had a weird vegetarian relative, say scientists
Chilesaurus diegosuarezi, a member of the same suborder of dinosaurs as Tyrannosaurs and Velociraptors, eschewed meat in favor of plants, say paleontologists.
How technology is helping us map earthquakes faster than everBy using a combination of satellites, seismographs, and open-source platforms, researchers are now able to quickly map the damage caused by an earthquake, such as the one that devastated parts of Nepal on Saturday.
Scientists track global warming heat spikes and rising rainfallA new study shows 75 percent of the moderate heat extremes and about 18 percent of the moderate precipitation extremes occurring worldwide are attributable to global warming.
- SpaceX capsule to undergo key safety test
On May 5, SpaceX plans to conduct a 'pad abort' test of its crew-carrying Dragon spacecraft.
Did Anonymous stage a cyberattack against a telescope? Why?An apparent denial of service attack against the main website for Thirty Meter Telescope, a group trying to build a huge telescope atop Hawaii's Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that some Native Hawaiians consider sacred.
What's next for the Hubble telescope?Experts say that, without maintenance, NASA's storied space telescope could operate for another five or six years.
Quest for Earth-like planets becoming more sophisticatedAstronomers are joining forces to make the hunt for potentially habitable worlds outside of our solar system more efficient.
Hubble at 25: The iconic space telescope's greatest discoveriesDuring its first quarter century in orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope has helped revolutionize our understanding of the cosmos.
Chihuahua of the sea? Scientists find rare 'pocket shark'The accidental discovery of a tiny, but extraordinary shark species, is a big moment for ocean research. It also reminds us of how little we know about life in the deep seas.
Chinese researchers alter embryo DNA: Do results cross ethical tripwires?The study has added urgency to recent calls from scientists, ethicists, and leaders in the biotech industry to take immediate, serious steps globally to weigh the legal, ethical, and social implications of manipulating DNA within heritable cells.
Scientists find huge magma reservoir in Yellowstone 'supervolcano'Beneath Yellowstone’s surface, seismologists at the University of Utah have discovered a huge reservoir of hot, partly molten rock – more evidence that Yellowstone with its earthquakes and geysers is a 'supervolcano.'
After 25 years of service, how will the Hubble die?While it remains in good working order now, the famed Hubble Space Telescope is not immortal.
Science NotebookWhat will the English language look like in 100 years?Since the British Empire's dispersal of English to different parts of the world, the language has taken on many forms. With all of these existing varieties, what's in store for this global language?
