Latest Research stories from Science.
Strategic angle: More than 3 million years ago, when our ancient ancestors embodied by the iconic Lucy were roaming the African landscape, they would have feared a big, bad crocodile with a prominent lump on its head.
Strategic angle: Firefly Aerospace’s Alpha rocket successfully returned to flight March 11, launching a technology demonstration mission more than 10 months after the rocket’s previous launch failed.
Strategic angle: Clouds of dust lofted from the Sahara Desert brought hazy skies and muddy rain to Western Europe.
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that keeping domestic cats indoors can significantly extend their lifespan.
Strategic angle: Philosopher Thomas Nagel's question from 1974 inspires new insights into understanding animal consciousness.
Strategic angle: The Vera Rubin Observatory is set to revolutionize our understanding of near-Earth objects with its advanced alert system.
Strategic angle: Austrian company secures funding to boost satellite propulsion production and explore acquisitions.
Strategic angle: Scientists at the University of East Anglia uncover a link between gut health and the immune system through the Seychelles warbler.
Strategic angle: A new DNA origami vaccine shows promise in competing with mRNA vaccines, offering advantages in storage and manufacturing.
Strategic angle: Christine Dunham explores the complexities of the ribosome and its role in protein synthesis.
Strategic angle: Melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising sea levels while the Arctic is poised to log one of its worst winters on record.
Strategic angle: A new study reveals how plants manage their growth in response to climate stress, aiding in recovery and food production.
Strategic angle: New study reveals key physical limitations despite advancements in AI-driven weather prediction.
Strategic angle: A study reveals that the effectiveness of goal-setting apps hinges on the difficulty of the goals set by users.
Strategic angle: An interdisciplinary research team has created the first RNA-based genetic switch that mimics the logical behavior of a NAND gate.
Strategic angle: A study reveals that microbial communities on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay may impact nutrient cycling.
Strategic angle: A study shows that female mosquitofish exhibit aggressive behaviors that contribute to behavioral isolation and speciation.
Strategic angle: Endangered bonneted bats find refuge in man-made habitats as natural options dwindle.
Strategic angle: Scientists have created a genomic blueprint for Aeromonas bacteria, which can cause antibiotic-resistant diarrheal disease—with symptoms often misidentified as cholera—in humans and animals.
Strategic angle: A new study reveals that social behaviors related to mating in fish can significantly impact their ecosystems.