Science

April 20, 2015 2:50 PM

Scientists still at a loss to explain spread of avian flu

The quick arrival of the disease in North America has alarmed scientists. Some think wild waterfowl are spreading the virus. But others say wind may be a contributing factor.

by Lorna Benson

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April 17, 2015 12:06 PM

Mercury probe set for crash-landing on April 30

Messenger, the space probe that discovered water on Mercury and has been circling the planet for four years, will take a swan dive in hopes of discovering more.

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April 17, 2015 10:47 AM

The hidden FM radio inside your pocket, and why you can't use it

Most smartphones have a built-in FM chip. But whether or not it's activated is in the hands of the mobile carriers, who profit when you stream radio.

by Emma Bowman

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April 17, 2015 10:46 AM

The importance of failure in science

Failure is essential to science, though it's not very well understood outside of the field. Listen to three people in the field talk about the role of mistakes, setbacks and failures in the scientific process.

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April 17, 2015 7:41 AM

Espresso in orbit: SpaceX craft brings coffee machine to space station

Astronauts have been pining for a good strong coffee in orbit for years, but Italy's space agency finally made it happen.

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April 16, 2015 2:03 PM

Does your dog love you back?

Research shows that when dogs and their people gaze into each other's eyes, all get a boost in their circulating levels of oxytocin.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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April 16, 2015 11:13 AM

Measuring climate change in 25 square inches

Christopher Field, director of Carnegie's Department of Global Ecology, works on a tiny scale in the field. Instead of describing vast land or seascapes, he focuses on a 5-inch-by-5-inch square of grassland.