More Headlines from Science News
|
|
Wild Things
Beauty drives orchids towards extinction
Dozens of species of Asian slipper orchids have been newly classified as threatened or endangered, their numbers driven low by illegal trade. Read More
By Sarah Zielinski, Jun 23, 2015 12:16 pm
|
|
News
Magnetic ‘glue’ helps shape galaxies
Galaxy-wide magnetic fields may play a role in shaping the spiral arms of gas and stars. Read More
By Christopher Crockett, Jun 23, 2015 07:30 am
|
|
Science Ticker
Pluto and Charon’s orbital dance captured in color
New Horizons has captured the first true-color movie of Pluto and Charon orbiting one another. Read More
By Christopher Crockett, Jun 22, 2015 03:00 pm
|
|
News
Sense of smell is strictly personal, study suggests
A new test can identify individuals based on their sense of smell, and may hold information about a person’s genetic makeup as well. Read More
By Sarah Schwartz, Jun 22, 2015 03:00 pm
|
|
News
Brain’s adult stem cells born early
By tracing the lineages of adult stem cells in the mouse brain, scientists get a view of the cells’ early lives. Read More
By Laura Sanders, Jun 22, 2015 10:22 am
|
|
Introducing
Silver ant hairs reflect sunlight, keeping Sahara dweller cool
The shiny hairs of the Saharan silver ant simultaneously reflect sunlight and permit the release of body heat, keeping the insects just cool enough to scavenge in the extreme summer sun. Read More
By Andrew Grant, Jun 22, 2015 07:00 am
|
|
How Bizarre
Big exoplanet may be surrounded by helium
Warm Neptune-sized exoplanet might have atmospheres filled with helium. Read More
By Christopher Crockett, Jun 21, 2015 03:30 pm
|
| Privacy Policy | Update Email Preferences | Unsubscribe from All SSP Newsletters | Contact Us |
| Facebook | Twitter | Vimeo | Google+ |
| Society for Science & the Public • 1719 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036 • Copyright © 2015 |