Largest-ever map of the Milky Way’s center reveals ‘rare and enigmatic’ structures in new ALMA observations
Scientists have unveiled the largest, most-detailed-ever map of the chaotic gas clouds at our galaxy’s center. The resulting…
Predator–prey interactions as drivers of cognitive evolution
Shettleworth, S. J. Cognition, Evolution, and Behavior (Oxford Univ. Press, 2009). Byrne, R. W. & Whiten, A. Machiavellian…
Dry-Season Floods Drench Northern Colombia
February is one of the driest months of the year in northern Colombia’s Córdoba department, a major farming…
New Details Revealed on NASA’s First Medical Evacuation : ScienceAlert
AP – NASA’s Mike Fincke identified himself Wednesday as the astronaut whose medical condition prompted the space agency’s…
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is becoming a floating continent populated by marine creatures
When you picture the open Pacific Ocean, do you imagine endless blue water with nothing in sight except…
Space Force halts Vulcan missions pending investigation into solid rocket issue
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force said it will not fly additional national security missions on United Launch…
The former Soviet reserve where snow leopards roam
Today, newer protected areas in Uzbekistan attempt a different balance, combining strictly protected core zones with areas for…
What’s the best way to change research fields? These three scientists have ideas
Jumping to a new research topic is intimidating but can enable diverse teams and creative breakthroughs.Credit: Getty In…
‘Dangerous disasters’: How human-made climate change ‘intensified’ Europe’s winter downpours
Published on 26/02/2026 – 6:00 GMT+1 Scientists warn that Europe’s winter downpours are only going to get “heavier”…
Catch Jupiter glowing under the waxing moon on Feb. 26
If your sky is clear early tonight (Feb. 26), be sure to check out the east-southeast sky about…
Something Mysterious Is Unfolding in the Milky Way’s Magnetic Field, Scientists Reveal
The magnetic field of the Milky Way has long been a subject of mystery, with its crucial role…
Trump claims tech companies will sign deals next week to pay for their own power supply
President Donald Trump tried to quell Americans’ concerns about rising electricity costs during his State of the Union…