23 March 2016
Could an encounter with a passing dark molecular cloud be responsible for killing off the dinosaurs?
The mass extinction responsible for the disappearance of some three-quarters of the plant and animal species on Earth—including all non-avian dinosaurs, is widely thought to have been caused by an impact of an ...
12 July 2016
Did two ancient supernovas cause cell mutation and climate change on Earth?
Did two prehistoric supernovae exploding about 300 light years from Earth cause mutations to plant and animal life as little as 2 million years ago? Scientists from the University of Kansas studying the effects of ...
01 September 2016
New software uses satellite data to monitor wildlife habitats by airports
... site visits, pointing out the most problematic areas. Registering a lake in Ascend As early as next year, Ascend plants to extend their service to help locate objects that exceed height restrictions in designated areas. “ESA’s ARTES Applications...
25 October 2016
Microsatellite launched by Shenzhou-11 mission
... astronauts. The experiments conducted by the mission have so far included a space-to-ground quantum communication test and a plant cultivation experiment in space. Chinese astronauts Jing Haipeng (left) and Chen Dong (right) prior to launch. Credit...
