The world’s rivers, the single largest renewable water resource for humans and a crucible of aquatic biodiversity, are in a crisis of ominous proportions, according to a new global analysis. The report, published Sept. 30 in the journal Nature, is the first to simultaneously account for the effects of such things as pollution, dam building, [...]

For the first time, astronomers have detected a rocky planet in another solar system that has the most basic and essential conditions needed to support extraterrestrial life. The presence of Earth-like exoplanets in what is called the “habitable zone” has been predicted for some time, but actually identifying and measuring one was referred to Wednesday [...]

The sun is burning hotter than usual, offering a possible explanation for global warming that needs to be weighed when proceeding with expensive efforts to cut emissions of greenhouse gases, Swiss and German scientists say. “The sun has been at its strongest over the past 60 years and may now be affecting global temperatures,” said [...]

The breakthrough gives hope of healthy children to couples with genetic disorders in their families. It also offers the prospect of eradicating fatal genetic diseases. But the procedure – dubbed three person IVF – sparked controversy last night. Read Full Article

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European researchers have announced that they have discovered three massive Earth-like planets in a nearby solar system, as well as two other solar systems with smaller planets.  They presented their findings at a conference in France and suggested that Earth-like planets may be very common. The three massive “Earths” orbit a star which is slightly [...]