Scientists Use Drones to Create World First 3D Map of Volcano

Using high-precision cameras mounted to an aerial drone researchers from Scotland captured the volcano in hundreds of aerial photographs to later create a 3D map of the volcano’s surface.

The "Nightmare Bacteria" Threatens The US

The study showed that more than 200 cases of infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria known as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, have been recorded and identified in 27 US states.

104% of Portugal’s electricity consumption in March came from renewables

The country’s monthly clean energy production exceeded demand, according to a report.

Virgin Galactic Spaceplane Makes First Powered Flight Since 2014 Disaster

Though just a test, it’s an important milestone for the Richard Branson-led company, which aims to eventually offer suborbital flights to space tourists.

Norway hits 55% plug-in car sales in March

In Norway pure battery-electric and/or hydrogen fuel cell cars and plug-in hybrid cars made up a whopping 55% of new car sales in March.

Don't forget the 'epi' in genetics research, scientist says

In a review article a prominent scientist calls for more integration between two fields of DNA-based research: genetics and epigenetics.

7-year follow-up shows lasting cognitive gains from meditation

The Shamatha Project is the most comprehensive longitudinal study of intensive meditation yet undertaken and has drawn the attention of scientists and Buddhist scholars alike.

A New 3D Map of the Early Universe Reveals 4,000 Infant Galaxies

Astronomers from Lancaster University have modeled conditions during the earliest moments of the cosmos.

A new state of matter

Physicists have identified a new state of matter whose structural order operates by rules more aligned with quantum mechanics than standard thermodynamic theory.

Tens of thousands of black holes may exist in Milky Way's center

Astrophysicists have discovered a dozen black holes gathered around Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way Galaxy.

Drug With 93% Success Rate for Pediatric Cancers Gets a Breakthrough Status

The drug Larotrectinib, which had no severe side effects, showed “unprecedented” success with certain pediatric tumors, as well as several adult forms of cancer.

This 3D Printed Electric Car Will Enter Production This Year

Two companies recently announced the release of a small electric car whose every visible component is 3D printed except the chassis, seats, and glass.

Why economic 'degrowth' is an ethical imperative

Degrowth is the name given to the planned, deliberate process by which we can transition from an economy in ecological overshoot to one that operates within its host planetary environment.

Generation Z Are Called The ‘Anti-Millennials’

Generation Z, now preschool to college age, present a challenge to marketing, branding, and the corporate establishment, say experts. Could Generation Z put an end to the age of consumerism?

Hubble spots farthest star ever seen

The team detected the blue supergiant star — which shone when the universe was just one-third its current age — with the help of both the Hubble Space Telescope and gravitational lensing.