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Ancient DNA shared with Neanderthals may explain human language
A tiny set of ancient genetic “switches” may have played a surprisingly large role in making human language possible. Researchers found that these DNA regions, which act like volume controls for genes involved in brain …
Persistence, focus on tech makes U.S. 'serial acquirers' different
In the U.S., unlike elsewhere in the world, the vast majority of mergers and acquisitions are conducted by "serial acquirers"—large, publicly traded firms that regularly acquire smaller companies. Around four in five M&…
NASA Award Boosts Space Technology Research Capabilities
NASA is introducing a new funding opportunity to accelerate academic research and technology development. The Minority University Research and Education Project Space Technology Artemis Research (M‑STAR) application win…
Obstetricians oppose CDC to recommend more shots for moms In a first, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists released its own vaccine schedule …
Listen to this audio excerpt from Elkin Norena, Resident management officer, NASA’s Space Launch System Program: NASA’s Elkin Norena has helped the agency laun…
Inside the massive underground salt caves where the U.S. stashes its oil Salt, with its ability to seal liquid in, is uniquely suited to storing the nation’s …
Meet LEV-2, a baseball-sized and absurdly cute moon robot This tiny robot might look like a high-tech hamster ball, but it could hasten lunar exploration By …
Our soils are teeming with networks of fungi, and we're starting to understand how important they are
It was widely thought that the movement of water through Venus flytrap cells caused the trap to close, but detailed experiments have led scientists to propose …
A new type of gamma-ray sensor developed by NASA will take part in a robotic arm demonstration on the agency’s upcoming Fly Foundational Robots mission.
The first global map of subterranean fungi networks reveals how massive its reach is worldwide.
Global weather agencies have declared that El Niño has begun, and models show it is more likely than not to be a "super" El Niño. The climate pattern boosts ex…
Repeated doses of a tuberculosis vaccine lowered insulin needs in patients with two forms of diabetes, new trial data show. But more research is needed to prov…
Children living in areas with low socioeconomic opportunities have more tired and stressed brains, a new study finds By Claire Cameron edited by Clara Moskowi…
