Science News - Page 13 - WTOP News

Clouds force last-minute delay for astronaut launch to the International Space Station

Credit: AP/John Raoux

Clouds force last-minute delay for astronaut launch to the International Space Station

Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline

Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline

First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit

First Australian-made rocket crashes after 14 seconds of flight in a failed attempt to reach orbit

Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice

Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice

A submersible finds sea creatures thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean

A submersible finds sea creatures thriving in the deepest parts of the ocean

Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?

Why are scientists dressing pigs in clothes and burying them in Mexico?

More Science News

NIH cuts spotlight a hidden crisis facing patients with experimental brain implants

NIH cuts spotlight a hidden crisis facing patients with experimental brain implants

Recent rain, heat causes oxygen levels to drop in the Chesapeake Bay

Recent rain, heat causes oxygen levels to drop in the Chesapeake Bay

A science journal pulled a controversial study about a bizarre life form against the authors’ wishes

A science journal pulled a controversial study about a bizarre life form against the authors’ wishes

How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

Russia launches an Iranian communications satellite into orbit

Russia launches an Iranian communications satellite into orbit

A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humans

A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humans

Innovation district aims to boost Va.’s tech sectors, lessen reliance on federal government

Innovation district aims to boost Va.’s tech sectors, lessen reliance on federal government

Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers

Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers

For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP

For hope on climate change, follow the money, UN chief tells AP

Scientists in Barbados overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake

Scientists in Barbados overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake

Science and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on a Scottish island

Science and local sleuthing identify a 250-year-old shipwreck on a Scottish island

Greenpeace hails Italian court ruling allowing climate case against energy company Eni to continue

Greenpeace hails Italian court ruling allowing climate case against energy company Eni to continue

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

Bees have some ways to cope with a warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

Nature’s light show: Why this summer’s fireflies are lighting up the DC region

Nature’s light show: Why this summer’s fireflies are lighting up the DC region

Full buck moon has chance to stun with orange, reddish color this week

Full buck moon has chance to stun with orange, reddish color this week

Virginia Tech computer expert offers summer vacation advice to stay safe

Virginia Tech computer expert offers summer vacation advice to stay safe

Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated

Congressional Democrats call for 139 Environmental Protection Agency workers to be reinstated

New research finds the 6 things that make someone ‘cool’

New research finds the 6 things that make someone ‘cool’

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.