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Hey, I know you! Antarctic brown skuas can recognize humansAntarctic seabirds, called brown skuas, can recognize humans who venture too close to their nests, say scientists.
Massive supervolcano eruptions once rocked YellowstoneYellowstone's geysers and hotpots are 'just the latest in a protracted history of numerous catastrophic super-eruptions that have burned a track along the Snake River eastwards from Oregon to Yellowstone,' says UK geologist.
Space station delivery: 7,500 pounds of groceries and equipment for experimentsSaturday's delivery to the International Space Station is the first of three shipments coming up in quick succession.
First LookSaturn's 53 moons: Some may not be the ringed planet's first set of satellitesScientists estimate that the moons currently orbiting Saturn are much younger than previously believed.
Scientific study shows resilience among fragile coral reefsDamaged coral reefs show the effects of a changing climate, but scientists have found coral reefs in the Pacific that are healthy and thriving far from human activity.
First LookThe highest mountain on Titan is twice as tall as Maine's Mt. KatahdinScientists studying the mountains on Saturn's moon Titan say topographical data can reveal clues to its geological formation.
First LookBizarre cavefish can walk like a four-legged land-dwelling creatureThe discovery of the bizarre cavefish in Thailand could help scientists better understand the evolution of land-walking animals.
Hawaii finds and loses a second native mammalThe good news: Researchers have identified a second native terrestrial Hawaiian mammal, a new species of bat. The bad news: They could only find its skeleton.
- Icy spots on our moon: Evidence that its axis has tilted
A pair of icy spots on opposite ends of the moon suggest that Earth's natural satellite once had a different axial tilt.
The source code of political powerHuman interaction is a march toward change and turmoil – not stability.
Did the moon shift its axis? Mysterious ice deposits reveal clues.A pair of icy regions on opposite ends of the moon suggest that the moon's axis shifted nearly 6 degrees over a billion years.
What breed is that pup? 'Pit bull' label may mean longer wait for shelter dogs.New research suggests that the 'pit bull' label could doom a dog to wait in a shelter three times as long as a lookalike dog.
Beetle mothers use 'anti-aphrodisiac' pheromone to put the kids firstBurying beetle parents use chemicals to coordinate co-parenting and mating schedules, so that larvae don't get left out in the cold.
Scientists use peanut ancestors to sequence the legume's genomeBy analyzing the DNA of two wild ancestor species of the modern peanut, scientists have been able to chart the popular legume’s genetic history and to help improve its yield and nutrition in the future.
Solar storm on Jupiter makes brilliant X-ray auroras shineScientists have observed Jupiter's X-ray 'northern lights' during a solar storm for the first time.
Cargo delivery to space station brings 'gecko' feet, 3-D printerNASA's latest cargo resupply ship, an Orbital ATK Cygnus capsule, will dock at the International Space Station on Saturday. It bears a cargo full of food, tools, experiments, and perhaps a few surprises, too.
First LookSpectacular Ceres images deepen mystery of dwarf planet's geologyPhotos of the dwarf planet Ceres got up close and personal, and scientists were surprised by what the images reveal – and what they don't.
Rocket carrying cargo to space station set to launch Tuesday nightOrbital ATK's Cygnus spacecraft – carrying supplies to astronauts working on the International Space Station – will hitch a ride aboard the Atlas V rocket for the second time since the company's own rocket exploded at launch in 2014.
The libraries of Herculaneum: Not quite destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius?The discovery of lead in the ink of papers found in the ancient Roman town of Herculaneum could eventually enable researchers to read the ancient documents.
Skywatchers brace for mildly interesting celestial eventThe upcoming lunar eclipse won't be flashy or dramatic. It will offer a faint shading of the moon's southern portion.
