The U.S. Coast Guard says it seized a record 76,000 pounds of drugs this summer off Central and South America
Trump administration is investing in US rare earths in a push to break China’s grip
The U.S. is ramping up efforts to boost production of crucial components used in electric vehicles, smartphones and fighter jets
Takeaways from scientists on the Trump administration’s work on climate change and public health
Scientists are criticizing two key documents from the Trump administration that challenge the idea that climate change endangers the public
Owners of dog boarding facility charged in deaths of 21 dogs
The owners of an upstate New York dog boarding facility where 21 dogs were recently found dead are now facing more than 20 misdemeanor counts
‘Really rich physics going on’: the science behind a flat pint of lager
Research reveals why single fermentation beers sometimes lack the thick, stable foam of other pub favourites A flat pint of beer with no head is a common gripe among pub-goers. And while the bar staff’s pint-pulling technique is often assumed to be the cause, scientists have discovered that the stability...
Wild bees visit different flowers to balance diet, study shows
Researchers say findings show need for conservation efforts to focus on nutritional diversity Wild bees strategically visit different flowers to balance their intake of protein, fat and carbohydrates, a study has found. A team of ecologists observed eight species of wild bumblebees in the Colorado Rockies over eight years to...
Toothless sharks? Ocean acidification could erode predator’s vital weapon, study finds
Sharks could struggle to feed themselves efficiently in future, affecting marine ecosystem stability, researchers say Sharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfers. Now a new study has found that ocean acidification could leave the apex predators without their critical survival weapon. Shark jaws...
Think rocks take millions of years to form? Wrong: it could be just decades
Astounding study of rocks formed from foundry waste on Cumbrian coast could throw geological precepts into doubt Rocks take thousands to millions of years to be made, right? Wrong. Researchers have discovered that industrial waste has forged itself into rock over the course of just a few decades. This astounding...
Primates with longer thumbs tend to have bigger brains, research finds
Results suggest brain co-evolved with manual dexterity, say scientists, with humans by no means the outlier Big hands might mean big feet, but it seems long thumbs are linked to large brains – at least in primates. Researchers say the results suggest the brain co-evolved with manual dexterity in such...
Starships are meant to fly: SpaceX’s rocket finally launches after setbacks
Test flight comes after explosive failures raised doubts over founder Elon Musk’s goals to reach Mars and moon Third time was the charm on Tuesday for the launch of SpaceX’s Starship megarocket after the launch had been scrubbed two times in as many days. The success of this 10th flight...