Biologists think they know why this stunning Hawaiian plant is vanishing
Silversword populations have dropped 60% in the past 30 years".
Metallurgy, Chemicals
Political tensions unravel plan to convert Iranian nuclear site to civilian uses
Engineers stop converting Fordow centrifuges to produce isotopes".
Granny killer whales pass along wisdom—and extra fish—to their grandchildren
Study is first direct evidence in nonhuman animals of the “grandmother hypothesis”".
Modern fishing methods are driving small whales and dolphins to extinction
Report paints dire picture of coastal cetacean populations".
Microsatellites will capture GPS reflections to sharpen weather forecasts
Startup launches first in a planned space flotilla to probe soil moisture and hurricane winds".
Space budget boost puts Europe in lead to monitor carbon from space
Funding increase for ESA’s Copernicus program advances satellites to monitor Paris accord cuts".
Update: FDA issues speedy approval of innovative sickle cell drug
Critics note there’s no proof it reduces painful “crises” or other disease symptoms".
Quintet of study retractions rocks criminology community
Issues include allegations of falsified survey data".
Stark party differences in ‘Brexit election’ could shape future of U.K. science
Contenders’ opposing Brexit stances overshadow policies on research funding and immigration".
Could this desert beetle help humans harvest water from thin air?
Researchers glean new insights into how insect sucks moisture from the atmosphere".
