In a study published in American Antiquity, Dr. David Madsen and his colleagues address the proposition that the lower Lahontan drainage basin (LLDB), located in the Intermountain West, is "unique" ...

A group of US astronomers may have uncovered the first evidence for a dark matter sub-halo lurking just beyond our stellar ...

Recent storms washed away large sections of roads in the UK after sea defenses were damaged. For residents, it was a shock.

Now, digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping education and we can imagine a future where ...

European coastal areas are under increasing pressure. Researchers are investigating ways to reverse this trend and help communities adapt to climate change. From Arctic fjords to Mediterranean ...

In medicine, security, nuclear safety and scientific research, X-rays are essential tools for seeing what remains hidden. The ...

The world is warming. This fact is most often discussed for Earth's surface, where we live. But the climate is also changing ...

The western U.S. is a geologists' dream, home to the Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon, active volcanoes and striking sandstone arches. But one landform simply doesn't make sense.

In collaboration with international partners, researchers at the University of Stuttgart have experimentally demonstrated a ...

Calling a friend "cousin" might not be just a term of affection among some African Americans. Now, a mathematical model shows that there is a good chance there is some type of family connection ...

Fresh, affordable and nutritious food is an essential human need. But for many city-dwellers, accessing it can be difficult and time-consuming, especially for those who are elderly or have mobility ...

Public sector organizations in emerging economies could improve their performance and resilience by taking a more systematic ...