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First LookHow NASA's CO2 simulation could boost climate scienceScientists hope the model will explain phenomena such as “carbon flux” – the exchange of carbon dioxide between the atmosphere, land, and ocean.
First LookAstronomers spot 'planet-eating' star similar to our own sunHIP68468 is a 'solar twin' of our sun, and may have consumed some of its own planets.
Eriovixia gryffindori: Not the only critter with Harry Potter heritageThe tiny spider's shape was eerily reminiscent of Harry Potter's sorting hat, prompting the creature's name. Increasingly, scientists are looking to pop culture for naming inspiration.
First LookMysterious and rare ghost shark caught on videoThis species of the deep sea creature - a chimaera - has never before been spotted or filmed in Northern Hemisphere waters.
First LookAxial Seamount: A model for predicting volcanic eruptions?Scientists successfully predicted the eruption of an underwater volcano off Oregon's coast - seven months in advance. They hope the same techniques will help scientists predict volcanic activity elsewhere in the world.
First LookWorld's biggest diamonds may unlock mysteries of Earth's mantle, say geologistsThe world's largest diamonds aren't just more valuable for jewelers: they also hold surprising clues about the composition of the Earth's mantle, says a new study.
How tracking mosquitoes can shape health policiesUsing mathematical models to predict the movements of mosquitoes can help health professionals and policy makers make informed decisions.
Ceres on ice: Scientists confirm vast stores of frozen water inside dwarf planetCeres' frozen water could yield clues into the history of our own planet, the solar system, and beyond.
First LookWhat makes the seahorse so unique?Researchers have completely sequenced the genome of a seahorse for the first time, providing a basis for understanding one of the world's strangest fish.
First LookNew whale call, dubbed 'Western Pacific Biotwang,' discovered in Mariana TrenchA 'twangy sound' picked up by ocean gliders could be made by minke whales, researchers concluded, one of many recently-recorded noises above the Mariana Trench.
Ancient Greek 'backwater' actually a bustling metropolis, research showsThe discovery of a street grid and various cultural objects could shift the historical narrative of Thessaly.
Copying countdown: How scientists plan to save climate data from TrumpA data-copying event in Toronto is just one of several initiatives to preserve climate change data before the start of the Trump administration.
First LookHow much can we learn about a human ancestor from one footprint?A new study on a set of 3.66 million-year-old footprints has sparked a diverse series of conclusions about the owner of those feet.
First LookThe Big Melt: Arctic receives failing grades on NOAA's annual report cardThe Arctic is changing fast, according to NOAA's report, showing record high temperatures and record ice melt over the past year alone.
First LookMars may have supported life for hundreds of millions of yearsMars had complex chemical reactions of the kind that support life on Earth, NASA reports, and this window of habitability might have been open for tens, even hundreds of millions of years.
First LookL.A. to Sydney in 3 hours? Could be, with a space-grazing hypersonic jet.The passenger craft would achieve Mach 5 speeds – that’s five times the speed of sound – while flying just at the edge of space.
Can you tell where a bird is from just by looking at its wings?Tropical bird wings look different than those from other regions, say scientists.
Is Earth ready for an incoming asteroid? Not at all, says NASA scientist.As near-Earth-object detection has gotten more accurate, a new field called Planetary Defense is taking the next step toward defending Earth.
First LookHidden lakes in glaciers point to further Antarctic meltingResearchers suggest that the unusual phenomenon could compromise the structural integrity of glaciers in the region.
First LookAstronomers discover alien planet with clouds made of jewelsScientists have for the first time observed the formation of clouds on an exoplanet – and they just might be made of the same stuff of sapphires and rubies.
