
The DNA You Shed Could Identify You
The DNA you shed everywhere could be used to identify you, and experts are concerned
The DNA you shed everywhere could be used to identify you, and experts are concerned
Communities across the U.S. West are preparing for flooding and mudslide disasters as record snow begins to melt
Scientists figure out the origin of our fear of clowns
Improvements in how scientists measure plate movement and detect places where stress is building allow them to recognize areas where the likelihood of an earthquake is high
A new experiment at the world’s most powerful particle collider sheds light on an enduring cosmic mystery
There’s a good reason to salt the roads before snow starts falling
A group of criminologists show the claim of a link is false
Consumers waiting for driverless vehicles to improve road safety might be overlooking the boring near-term advances that could make a real difference
Trump’s assertions notwithstanding, a more strategic approach involving industry, law enforcement and government is needed
New weapons against the waterborne disease include improved testing and vaccines
Aquaculture will have to be the primary source of our seafood now and into the future
It seems North Korea has come very close to achieving what it’s always said it was after: a viable missile-borne thermonuclear deterrent
Testosterone changes may be a factor
We real people should work on improving security where we are most vulnerable—on our own devices
What message would you send to outer space?
Cells throughout the body can detect light, too
Researchers examine the risks for victims and perpetrators alike
Security has to start with sound itself
State restrictions are loosening, prices are dropping—but injuries are climbing
A behind-the-scenes look at how Colorado State University atmospheric scientists prepare their predictions for this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which begins June 1
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