New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia’s government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck. New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia’s government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck. Archaeology Phys.org – latest science and technology news…
California pulled out all the stops Thursday to welcome the arrival of two new giant pandas from China, the first to be sent by Beijing to the United States in 21 years. California pulled out all the stops Thursday to welcome the arrival of two new giant pandas from China, the first to be sent by…
Japan’s earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible “megaquake” one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people—although they stress the warning does not mean a colossal tremor is imminent. Japan’s earthquake scientists say the country should prepare for a possible “megaquake” one day that could kill hundreds of thousands of people—although…
Japan’s earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming “megaquake” after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south. Japan’s earthquake scientists have warned of the possibility of a coming “megaquake” after eight people were injured Thursday by one of magnitude 7.1 in the south. Environment Phys.org – latest science and…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an emergency order this week suspending all use of an herbicide known to cause irreversible developmental damage to human fetuses. The now-banned pesticide — dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, or DCPA, marketed under the trade name Dacthal — stops the growth of certain annual grasses and weeds, and was registered for use with broccoli,…
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California threatened to redirect funding from counties that fail to reduce homelessness in their communities during a visit to Pacoima following his controversial order for state agencies to remove encampments. Gov. Gavin Newsom of California threatened to redirect funding from counties that fail to reduce homelessness in their communities during a…
Amid ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner spaceship, a report from NASA’s Inspector General highlights other shortcomings of the company’s aerospace work. Amid ongoing issues with Boeing’s Starliner spaceship, a report from NASA’s Inspector General highlights other shortcomings of the company’s aerospace work. NBC News Science
Swift J1818.0-1617 is located approximately 22,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The post VLBA Discovers New Insights about Fastest-Spinning Magnetar appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Swift J1818.0-1617 is located approximately 22,000 light-years away in the constellation of Sagittarius. The post VLBA Discovers New Insights about Fastest-Spinning Magnetar appeared first on Sci.News:…
A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn’t deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains workout energy. A new UC Riverside study demonstrates that calorie restriction doesn’t deter mice from exercising, challenging the belief that dieting drains workout energy. Plants & Animals Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
When Katey Walter Anthony heard rumors of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, ballooning under the lawns of fellow Fairbanks residents, she nearly didn’t believe it. When Katey Walter Anthony heard rumors of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, ballooning under the lawns of fellow Fairbanks residents, she nearly didn’t believe it. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and…