How cities and scientists are fighting the health dangers of extreme heat and wildfire smoke
As the planet warms, new strategies are being developed to protect human health from extreme heat and wildfire smoke. The most effective long-term solution is reducing carbon emissions to slow warming, but immediate interventions are also being…
» readStudy suggests human brain evolved from two ancient nervous systems
A new study has proposed that the human brain may be a hybrid of two ancient nervous systems that were combined hundreds of millions of years ago.
» readTriangulum Galaxy, a Cosmic Yardstick, Captured in Sharp Detail
The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33 or the Pinwheel Galaxy, has been described as a magnificent face-on spiral galaxy located in the small northern constellation Triangulum.
» readNASA Selects Launch Provider for Gamma-Ray Burst Detection Mission
A new NASA mission to study powerful cosmic explosions has been assigned to a launch provider under a fixed-price task order. The selection was made as part of the agency’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services…
» readNew Wildcat Species Discovered in Bolivia After More Than a Century
A new species of wildcat has been formally identified in Bolivia, marking the first such discovery in over a century. The creature, known locally as a tilcayo, is smaller than a house cat and has a spotted coat similar to a leopard's.
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