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First-responder ants suggest helping may be widespread in natureA species of African ant has been observed carrying their injured comrades back to the nest so that they may recover, another example of behavior once thought unique to humans.
Enceladus ocean jets spew hydrogen: Hint of life?NASA's discovery of molecular hydrogen on one of Saturn's moons is encouraging scientists to rethink their understanding of where else in our solar system could support life.
Beyond the Blue Marble: How NASA Earth science informs planetary researchPresident Trump has said he wants NASA to refocus its energies beyond our home planet. But even planetary scientists have expressed concerns about scaling back Mission to Planet Earth.- First LookWhat makes a knot strong? Scientists have figured out how your shoelaces untie themselves.Shoelaces have been around for thousands of years, but they are understood relatively poorly by scientists. A new study hopes to shed some light on how the dynamic forces of running cause knots to spontaneously unravel.
Want to encourage cooperation? Try exchanging names.Researchers have found that reducing anonymity in a classic social experiment promotes cooperation between participants 鈥� suggesting that even small steps toward getting to know one another could bring big benefits.
Graphene oxide: A better membrane, but no 'silver bullet' for desalinationA new membrane marks a step forward for desalination technology. But it still faces a challenging road to the world鈥檚 seawater treatment plants, suggesting that the search for solutions to humanity鈥檚 thirst is far from over.
First LookScientists are trying to snap the first-ever photo of a black hole. How will they do it?Scientists have created virtual 'Earth-sized' telescope with the capability of capturing an image of the event horizon of Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
Why isn鈥檛 everything powered by solar yet?If you thought free market forces would take over when solar energy became cheaper than coal, think again.
First LookLost in space: Astronauts lose grip on key shield componentA piece of shielding was lost, but Mission Control worked with two veteran astronauts to save the day.聽
First LookManatees get 'downlisted' from 'endangered' to 'threatened.' Why are environmentalists angry?By focusing on the manatees鈥� growing numbers, the feds may have overlooked significant threats to the species' future health.
First LookSpaceX makes history twice in one eveningThe 15-year-old company launched a recycled rocket into space, then recovered it, taking a giant leap toward making spaceflight more like aviation.聽
First LookWhy tonight's launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 will be historicSpaceX is pioneering a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' approach to space with the second launch of a used Falcon 9.聽
First LookHow climate skeptics are trying to influence 200,000 science teachersThe Heartland Institute has mailed tens of thousands of public school teachers a book titled 'Why Scientists Disagree About Global Warming,' and has plans to mail copies to all 200,000 K-12 science teachers in the United States. 聽
Sensitive T. rex? This new dino might change the face of tyrannosaurs, evolutionA newly named species of dinosaur is shedding light on the appearance of tyrannosaurs. The fossils also hint at a shift in thought about evolutionary processes.
A 20-mile long 'spacescraper' dangling from an asteroid: Could it work?Realizing an architectural firm's dream of a record-setting skyscraper hanging from an asteroid would be a tall order.聽
First LookBlue Origin offers window into what a space vacation might look like, literallyThe New Shepard capsule contains the 'largest windows ever in space' and room for six passengers to float around at the edge of space.
3 storm chasers killed in Texas. Are spotters still important for science?Some meteorologists decry publicity hunters who take unnecessary risks for a few frames of glory. But say that amateurs have their place.
First LookNow space fans can search through 100 years of NASA space photos onlineOn Tuesday NASA unveiled its new, online Image and Video Library that brings聽together more than 140,000 photos, videos, and audio clips.聽
First LookMice to men: everywhere you go, we'll followHumans and the common house mouse, Mus musculus domesticus,聽have been coexisting for 15,000 years.
How climate change may be driving extreme weatherScientists say climate change could be altering the jet stream in a way that causes extreme heat waves, droughts, and flooding.
