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First LookWorld's oldest fish hooks: What they tell us about Paleolithic JapanThe fish hooks were found in Sakitari Cave on Okinawa Island, dating back 23,000 years. The age indicates that maritime technology was more widespread than previously thought.
Can Congress at least agree on Mars colonization?The US Senate has proposed legislation that would be the first that calls on NASA to ultimately establish a human colony on the Red Planet.
Hubble telescope spies comet as it disintegratesThe Hubble Space Telescope captured Comet 332P/Ikeya-Murakami as it began to break apart as it approached the sun in January.
Great lakes on Mars help rewrite the Red Planet’s historyWater existed in huge lakes fed by melting snow, argue scientists in a recent study.
Scientists identify world's longest lightning boltsScientists with the World Meteorological Organization have identified lightning bolts in Oklahoma and France as the longest on record, a finding that could revise our thinking about storm safety.
Science NotebookWhy science reporters were thrown for a loop this weekThe breach of a popular online service for science journalists calls attention to news embargoes.
First LookArctic sea ice hits second-lowest level on recordColorado's National Snow and Ice Data Center reported that the sea ice hit its low point on Saturday, at 1.6 million square miles.
- China launches its second space station
The uncrewed Tiangong-2, whose name translates to 'Heavenly Palace,' is aimed at helping China develop a permanent presence in low Earth orbit.
First LookWere South Americans wearing blue jeans 6,200 years ago?Not Egypt but Peru? A discovery at an ancient temple site in Peru means that indigo dye was used to color cotton at least 1,800 years before scientists had previously believed it was.
- First LookWhere did Pluto's moon get that red hat?
Pluto's tiny moon, Charon, is being 'spray painted' by methane and other gases escaping from Pluto's atmosphere, resulting in red spots on its poles.
China launches first 'cold' atomic clock aboard second space stationThe Tiangong-2 launch and the atomic clock on board serve as a reminder that China is looking to become a major player in space exploration.
First Look'Parrot lizard' used camouflage to avoid becoming lunchUsing fossilized skin, paleontologists revealed the color and markings of Psittacosaurus, a discovery that helped them determine its habitat as well.
Did humans hunt this tiny mammoth to extinction?The first humans in North America existed at the same time as California's mini mammoth, and may have caused their extinction, say scientists.
Are humans causing a sixth mass extinction in the oceans?Climate change is not the primary driver threatening to render large ocean animals extinct, scientists found.
Sakurajima's big burst: Are we getting better at forecasting eruptions?Scientists have developed a new model for forecasting volcanic behavior – one that could lead to better natural disaster preparation worldwide.
Will the next president take us to Mars?Three presidential candidates shared their perspectives on science, technology, and space policy with ScienceDebate.org. Both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have expressed their support for the continuation of NASA's planned and existing projects.
These claws were made for foraging: Why a Hawaiian crow is a tool masterThe Hawaiian crow, also known as ‘Alalā, wields sticks to help it forage.
First LookIs the moon contributing to earthquakes?A new study supports the theory that the moon's gravitational pull can contribute to earthquakes.
First LookWhat can NASA learn from a bird's eye view of the Great Barrier Reef?Scientists with NASA are set to begin a three-year mission that they hope will provide a better understanding of reef conditions.
First LookSo long Shamu? California bans keeping, breeding orcas.California is the first US state to ban breeding killer whales in captivity, as a new law caps years of debate about ethical animal treatment.
