New Horizon’s Pluto Flyby
NASA’s spacecraft New Horizons entered its closest approach with Pluto yesterday, as part of its nine-year mission to study the…
Year: 2015
Cooling Electronics with Graphene-based Film
Cooling electronics with new graphene-based film is much more efficient than cooling with fans or liquid pumps. Cooler electronics means less energy use.
Friendly Neighborhood Raptor Dinosaurs
Raptor dinosaurs large curved talons on the second toes of their feet. A similar feature is seen on some modern…
Piecing Together the Archaeopteryx Puzzle
The scientific consensus today is that Archaeopteryx is one of the earliest birds. Find out why these fossils have had such a big impact.
Aurora Borealis: Myths, Legends, Science
What causes the aurora borealis, or Northern Lights? Where can you see this amazing natural phenomenon? What did our ancestors…
Will Climate Change Take Shellfish Off Menus?
Climate change may dramatically affect the availability of shellfish. As the oceans become warmer and less salty, bacteria could threaten…
New Solar Energy Storage Works at Night
By Kate S. Most solar energy systems rely on using sunlight as an immediate power source, but can’t function at…
Arborsculpture: Artful Science of Tree Shaping
An ancient practice combines art and science, humanity and nature, to deliver an innovative contemporary creation: Arborsculpture.
Cat Videos Boost Energy, Good Feelings
Do you get a warm, fuzzy feeling after watching cat videos online? If so, that emotional effect may be more…
Shelf Life Episode 8: Voyage of the Giant Squid
Find out how natural history museum staff transport the body of a giant squid. These animals grow to the size…