Scientists warn that north-easterly winds have become 20% more destructive over the past 80 years.
Waves crash against buildings during a nor'easter in Scituate, Massachusetts, in February 20
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Study raises important questions about Earth's 'oldest' impact crater
Rock outcrops created by the Miralga meteorite impact. (Photo: Aaron Cavosie) Have you ever been late because you misread the clock? Sometimes the “clocks” that geologists use to tell the time of events can also be misinterpreted. Deciphering the Earth’s…
Why do cats love concrete slabs?
Is there a scientific explanation for why cats seem to prefer concrete? (Image credit: Yulia Burmistrova via Getty Images) Cat owners know that their furry companions can be a bit eccentric. Domestic cats have some unusual habits, from licking plastic…
'Ice cube' clouds found at galaxy's centre shouldn't exist – and hint at recent black hole explosion
Two Fermi bubbles (purple) extend 25,000
The 'gender gap' in math isn't innate – it's caused by something at school
The study found that differences in maths ability between boys and girls become apparent once they begin formal education. (Photo: Rebecca Nelson/Getty Images) A new study suggests that classroom teaching methods may be responsible for the gender gap in maths…
The new bionic knee connects directly to muscles and bones to provide a better feel for the user's body.
A participant in an experiment with a bone-integrated prosthesis navigates obstacles in his path (Image courtesy of MIT) A newly developed bionic knee joint could make it easier for people with above-knee amputees to walk and lift than with traditional…