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Icephobic coating: How researchers made the most effective ice-proofer yetA research team from the University of Michigan has developed a strategy for creating rubbery coatings that require no more than a light breeze for ice to slide off.
- A wild ride to Red Planet's surface for ExoMars lander prototype
Schiaparelli, a small prototype lander, will pave the way for a rover to be launched in 2018.
Yes, climate change is making some #ExtremeWeather worseScientists can link climate change to the growing severity and duration of some extreme weather events, according to a new report by the highly regarded National Academies of Sciences.
Why Europe and Russia join forces in mission to MarsIn a demonstration of international cooperation, Europe and Russia are to launch a mission to Mars Monday, whose underlying aim is to search for signs of extra-terrestrial life.
First LookHave scientists found a missing link in dinosaur evolution?The 5-foot-long, 250-million-year-old reptile appears to have been a link between primitive reptiles and more modern looking ones.
First LookHow you can help find ripples in spacetimeGravitational wave researchers are looking for citizen scientists to volunteer their idle computers to help unravel one of the greatest scientific mysteries of the universe.
NASA captures astounding solar eclipse from all anglesSeveral NASA satellites have captured images of the March 8 solar eclipse and its shadow on Earth. Viewable only for observers in Southeast Asia, the images provide a glimpse of the eclipse across the globe.
These tiny birds can fly over 1,000 miles – nonstopResearchers glean new insights into the ruby-throated hummingbird's impressive autumn migration.
Researchers find plastic-eating bacteria in recycling plantScientists discovered a bacterium that will consume one of the most common forms of plastic. Is it the first step toward a solution for plastic pollution?
Why was a humpback whale caught in a headstand?The rare sight was captured off the coast of Hawaii by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researchers piloting a research drone equipped with a camera.
First LookWhy does this butterfly have such spectacular color vision?A butterfly species has stunned researchers with a unique set of eyes. The eyes could be capable of many more colors and remarkably fine-tuned detection abilities.
First LookWhat would Brexit mean for science?Some 150 top scientists from Cambridge signed a letter urging Britain to stay in the European Union. They say leaving the EU could be detrimental to British science.
Can we slow sea level rise by pumping water onto Antarctica?Researchers investigate the feasibility of a 'geoengineering' solution to rising sea levels: pumping vast quantities of ocean water onto the continent of Antarctica, to thicken the ice sheet.
First LookWhy NASA plans to set a supply vehicle on fireA new series of science experiments will soon head for the International Space Station. One involves a large-scale fire in an unused resupply vehicle.
How ancient food processing helped shape our facesModern humans have significantly smaller mouths and teeth than our hominin ancestors. What evolutionary forces were at play?
First LookWhat can we learn from a dusty old star system?A highly detailed image of dusty disk around an old star is prompting astronomers to rethink their assumptions of about the characteristics of older stars.
First LookReal-life hydra creates a new mouth for every mealFreshwater hydras aren't nearly as fierce as their mythological namesakes. But they might be even weirder.
First LookAfter disappointing delay, NASA's next Mars lander set to launch in 2018The space agency missed its scheduled launch last December after one of the scientific instruments set to study the Red Planet malfunctioned. NASA announced a new launch date on Wednesday, but has yet to determine how much the delay will cost.
How Blue Origin plans to soon send people into space, safelyBlue Origin founder Jeff Bezos hosted reporters at the company headquarters in Washington state. Among the news shared was a new timeline for sending customers into space and an emphasis on safety.
First LookSpectacular solar eclipse amazes skywatchersA total solar eclipse captivated Indonesians early Wednesday, bringing thousands of curious sky gazers to the island nation for the event.
