Faux Fish Might Help Aquaculture Keep Feeding the World
Some unexpected alternatives could avoid depleting the wild fish that farmed seafood eats
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Computer Program Measures the Entropy of Art
The digitization of paintings could help art historians detect previously unknown patterns and connections
Tilted Exoplanets May Explain Decade-Old Astronomical Mystery
A tug-of-war between the forces behind a planet’s orbit and its spin can throw entire worlds off-kilter
For Alzheimer's Sufferers, Brain Inflammation Ignites a Neuron-Killing "Forest Fire"
And it could also be the kindling sparking Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative maladies
Susceptibility to Mental Illness May Have Helped Humans Adapt over the Millennia
Psychiatrist Randolph Nesse, one of the founders of evolutionary medicine, explains why natural selection did not rid our species of onerous psychiatric disorders
Researchers Enable "Super Mice" to See Near-Infrared Light
Nanoscale devices convert near-infrared light into visible, green light. When injected into the eyes, they enabled mice to see in the infrared
SpaceX's Crew Dragon Signals Sea Change in U.S. Spaceflight
An uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station will be a crucial milestone for the company’s grand vision of private spaceflight
Local Flood Forecasting Has Been Dangerously Imprecise—That's About to Change
Scientists are crafting clearer, faster ways to warn of serious damage from flooding
Rising High: GM Yeast Generates Known and Novel Marijuana Compounds
Engineered microorganisms churn out THC, CBD and rarer, less-understood cannabis cousins
Why Do We Crave Sweets When We're Stressed?
A brain researcher explains our desire for chocolate and other carbs during tough times
Did Crawling Critters Leave These Cracks? The Answer Could Rewrite Evolutionary History
Researchers say they found evidence life began moving 2.1 billion years ago, but that contentious conclusion is far from certain
The Ocean Is Running Out of Breath, Scientists Warn
Widespread and sometimes drastic marine oxygen declines are stressing sensitive species—a trend that will continue with climate change
In Search of Life's Origins, Japan's Hayabusa 2 Spacecraft Lands on an Asteroid
The mission to Asteroid Ryugu could return samples of the space rock to Earth in 2020
Gene in Infamous Experiment on Embryos Points to New Stroke Treatment
Biology at the center of last year’s contentious gene-edited twins result may hold other benefits for brain injury
The Real Dino Killer: A One–Two Punch
An asteroid impact and volcanoes acting together could have done in the beasts, new rock dates indicate
Zombie Stars Shine On after Mystery Detonations
A newly discovered class of odd stars appears to have persevered through supernova explosions—providing a rare glimpse into these astrophysical catastrophes
Should We Kill Off Disease-Causing Pests? Not So Fast
Eradicating harmful species may have unintended consequences
Out of the Way, Human! Delivery Robots Want a Share of Your Sidewalk
As automated delivery ramps up, cities must decide how to make the best use of public spaces
Antarctica's Ice Shelves Get a Bounce from Ephemeral Lakes
GPS measurements reveal the flexing movement of one of the ice shelves that act as key backstops to sea level rise
Do Dams Increase Water Use?
Reservoirs may promote waste by creating a false sense of water security
