The ice sheet that covered North America during the last interglacial period may have lasted longer than previously thought, which could spell trouble for New York City in a warming world. (Image credit: Photo collage by Marilyn Perkins; images by…
An illustration of a Dyson sphere surrounded by a star (Image credit: Marc Ward/Stocktrek Images/Getty) Dyson spheres, theoretical megastructures that advanced alien civilizations could use to envelop a star and extract its energy, have a serious flaw: They are horribly…
Only a small fraction of Florida’s Burmese python population survived the January 2010 cold snap. (Photo courtesy of Mark Conlin via Alamy) Fifteen years ago, a cold snap froze much of Florida’s wildlife, including many of the state’s invasive Burmese…
(Image credit: Future) Jump to: These days, buying a fitness tracker has become easier, with options to suit almost any budget, size, and functionality. Two of the best (and most versatile) brands are Fitbit and Garmin, and while they have…
Melting ice sheets could cause the North Pole to shift 89 feet (27 meters) by 2100, according to a new study. (Photo Credit: Ashley Cooper via Getty Images) A new study suggests that rapid ice melting due to climate change…
The lava lakes of Nyamuragira (top) and Nyiragongo (bottom) glow red in this 2014 infrared satellite image. (Image credit: NASA/Landsat) This stunning false-color satellite image shows intense heat emanating from a pair of lava lakes formed by simultaneously erupting volcanoes…
Scientists have developed a stretchable, elastic, self-healing hydrogel battery that lacks the toxic components and moisture problems that have previously plagued similar products. The researchers demonstrated its strength by cutting, puncturing, and vigorously twisting it. Conventional soft lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries…
Concerns about his health have lingered in recent weeks since he was discharged from hospital on March 23 after spending 38 days being treated for double pneumonia. Still, some have been buoyed by hope Loading VideoVideo UnavailableClick to PlayClick to…
Sixth-generation fighters will likely integrate stealth technology and artificial intelligence. (Image credit: Mike Marin via Shutterstock) The most modern fighters in the world are called “fifth generation”. They incorporate technologies developed in the first half of the 21st century. Examples…
HIV medications need to be taken regularly to keep the virus under control. Significant cuts to HIV funding have threatened people’s access to the medications they need. (Image credit: Marco Di Lauro via Getty Images) Editor’s note: This article was…