California, climate change and the trauma of the last decade
The wildfires were more destructive. The drought was the longest on record. And the storms, when they finally came, unleashed more water than our dams could contain. To live in...
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Google claims ‘quantum supremacy’
What could that mean for the future of computing? (Deborah Netburn/Los Angeles Times)
So many people have had their DNA sequenced that they’ve put other people’s privacy in jeopardy
Everyone’s DNA sequence is unique. But for those who wish to maintain their genetic privacy, it may not be unique enough. A new study argues that more than half of...
A little extra global warming will mean a lot more habitat loss for plants and animals, study says
What difference does half a degree Celsius of global warming make? To many plants and animals, and especially insects, it could mean the difference between life and death, according to...
Can you skip your regular workout and just shiver instead?
What do shivering and exercise have in common? More than you might think. Both shivering and exercise cause you to contract your muscles and expend energy — that's pretty obvious....
El Gran Eclipse Estadounidense: cómo observarlo con seguridad
El eclipse solar será visible a través de una amplia franja de los EEUU el próximo 21 de agosto. ¿Cuáles son las formas más seguras para disfrutarlo? El eclipse total...
¿El Gran Eclipse Estadounidense modificará el comportamiento de los animales? La ciencia dice que sí
No sólo los seres humanos serán afectados por el Gran Eclipse Americano del próximo 21 de agosto; se espera que los animales actúen de forma extraña también. La evidencia anecdótica...
Earliest fossil evidence of Homo sapiens found in Morocco, rewriting the story of our species
Anthropologists have long sought to pin down the exact location of the proverbial “Garden of Eden” — the region of our planet where the earliest Homo sapiens emerged. Over the...
Another consequence of climate change: A good night’s sleep
It's no surprise that a change in our planet's climate would affect our coastlines, our weather patterns and our food supply. But here's something you may not have considered before:...
Spacecraft Cassini’s first pass between Saturn and its rings goes flawlessly
Great news for Cassini fans: The NASA spacecraft sent word that it successfully completed its first pass through the uncharted territory between Saturn and its rings late Wednesday. Hopefully the...