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Scientists study variations in blubber thickness on Yangtze finless porpoises to see how water temperature affects blubber in different regions of the mammal’s body.

According to the study, a single genetic mutation in the NOVA1 gene, unique to modern humans, may have impacted the development of brain pathways essential for vocal behavior. By genetically modifying ...

Get involved with these NASA science projects. Each comes with educational materials that teach about everything from alien planets to finding asteroids.

Monarch butterflies face an uncertain future. Their numbers have plummeted in recent decades. Here are some ways you can help. SciStarter Blog Every fall, declining day length triggers one of the most ...

Odor profiles are an emerging form of evidence as scientists work to identify and classify individuals based on the chemical compounds naturally released from hands. By Claudia Suzanne Willis It is ...

Social Media and Vaccine Misinformation Spread Surveys of nearly 2,500 Americans found that people who use traditional media are less likely to be misinformed about vaccines than social media users.

Knowing the details of this life stage, often called the “lost years,” can boost sea turtle conservation efforts by allowing for higher risk assessment and better understanding of these species and ...

A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily treated, but does often have contaminants similar to what’s found ...

An augmented reality game, WildSpot AR and the National Park Science Challenge invite you to visit urban National Parks and explore science.

A NASA citizen science project called Disk Detective enlists volunteers to study images of solar systems to learn how planets form.