Study: Beating the heat in the living wings of butterflies
A new study from Columbia Engineering and Harvard identified the critical physiological importance of suitable temperatures for butterfly wings to function properly, and discovered...
Airborne measurements point to low EPA methane estimates in south central US
Approximately twice as much methane is seeping into the atmosphere than the Environmental Protection Agency estimates from oil and gas facilities in the south...
Method detects defects in 2D materials for future electronics (Study)
To further shrink electronic devices and to lower energy consumption, the semiconductor industry is interested in using 2D materials, but manufacturers need a quick...
Report: Ecofriendly catalyst for converting methane into useful gases using light instead of heat
Methane is present in the natural gas that is very abundant in the earth's crust and has found many uses in modern applications, mainly...
Report: Red alert as Arctic lands grow greener
New research techniques are being adopted by scientists tackling the most visible impact of climate change -- the so-called greening of Arctic regions.
The latest...
Report: If it takes a hike, riders won’t go for bike sharing
Even a relatively short walk to find the nearest bicycle is enough to deter many potential users of bike sharing systems, new Cornell research...
Watch: Strange lights seen in the sky across New Zealand
Residents across New Zealand last night were reporting an "extremely odd" string of 30 to 40 lights in a straight line crossing the sky...
Scientists reflect on their contributions to Spitzer Space Telescope
Today, NASA’s Spitzer Telescope retires after more than 16 years of discoveries. The telescope, which was launched into space in August 2003, is being...
Study: Hot pots helped ancient Siberian hunters survive the Ice Age
A new study shows that ancient Siberian hunters created heat resistant pots so that they could cook hot meals - surviving the harshest seasons...
Study: Invasive marine species discovered on non–native kelp rafts
Antarctic shallow coastal marine communities were long thought to be isolated from their nearest neighbours by hundreds of kilometres of deep ocean and the...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
