Join us for a journey to the closest planet to our Sun! Despite major discoveries made by NASA space mission MESSENGER, many questions remain unanswered about the interior and history of Mercury.

When a meteorite hurtles through the atmosphere and crashes to Earth, how does its violent impact alter the minerals found at the landing site? Washington, DC— When a meteorite hurtles through the ...

Aerosol emissions from burning coal and wood are dangerous to human health, but it turns out that by cooling the Earth they also diminish global economic inequality. Washington, DC— Aerosol emissions ...

The researchers revealed amino acids, the base material from which all proteins are constructed, as well as other important classes of organic compounds including carboxylic acids, amines, and ...

New work demonstrates how a data-driven approach to policy and planning can help communities prepare for the oncoming challenges of climate change. Washington, DC—Researchers from Stanford ...

New work surveyed various properties of 152 suspected young brown dwarfs and found that atmospheric properties may be behind much of their differences. Washington, DC— Brown dwarfs are smaller than ...

Stem cells are the ultimate utility player, embryonic stem cells are capable of differentiating into any cell type to construct any organ or tissue in the body. Baltimore, MD— Recent work from ...

The impact of the Russian invasion on Ukrainian agriculture compounds the effects of climate change. A new study quantifies these impacts and points to potential solutions to address these challenges.

We sat down with Biosphere Sciences and Engineering's Brittany Belin, whose lab studies the biology of rhizobia, soil bacteria that can convert atmospheric nitrogen gas into plant-fertilizing ammonia.

A leadership change represents the dawn of a new era for Carnegie Science. Eric D. Isaacs steps down at the conclusion of a transformative six-year period for the institution. Science Deputy and ...

A team of scientists has discovered that a sugar-transport protein in maize and rice called SWEET4 is necessary for successful seed filling and shows genome changes that indicate domestication by ...

Achieving an optimal root growth rate is critical for plant survival under drought conditions, as well as for maximizing resource allocation to the important plant parts such as the fruits and seeds.