Spiders vs. scorpions
June 21, 2018
Spider fear is one of the most well-studied phobias, but a new study shows people are more afraid of scorpions.
V. Ramanathan shares $1.33M sustainable development prize with fellow climate science pioneer
June 18, 2018
The renowned Scripps climate researcher and former NASA scientist James Hansen honored for their work.
Mammals going nocturnal to avoid humans
June 15, 2018
Human activity is causing the planet’s mammals to flee daylight for the protection of night, according to a new study.
Pulling fresh water from desert air
June 14, 2018
Powered only by sunlight, a next-generation water harvester has pulled drinking water from thin, desert air.
Hot cars can hit life-threatening levels in only an hour
June 7, 2018
Interior temperatures can rise to 116 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially causing fatal injuries to children trapped inside.
Could atmospheric seasons signal alien life?
May 31, 2018
Seasonal changes in the Earth’s atmosphere are guiding researchers in their search for extraterrestrial life.
Berkelium, Californium, Lawrencium? Peregrine name finalists chosen
May 30, 2018
The winning name combination will be announced on Friday, June 1, the day fledgewatch begins.
Did your great-great grandpa eat bugs?
May 22, 2018
A gene for digesting crunchy insects suggests that our common ancestor in the Age of Dinosaurs was an insect eater.
The next Silicon Valley?
May 10, 2018
How UC Merced undergrads are solving real-life problems, from BART escalators to the disappearing monarch butterfly.
A drug lord and the world’s largest invasive animal
May 3, 2018
A zoo built by Pablo Escobar gives biologists a rare chance to study the impact of hippos gone rogue.