David Fleury 
A recent study published in the journal Communications Earth and Environment by researchers from Italy’s National Research Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology and University College London has revealed that the Campi Flegrei volcano located in southern Italy is at risk of an eruption. The researchers noted that the ground beneath the coastal town of Pozzuoli …
NASA has announced that the launch of its Mars Science Laboratory will be delayed until the fall of 2011 due to technical challenges and hardware issues. Originally scheduled for launch in the fall of 2009, the large nuclear-powered rover will carry scientific instruments as part of NASA’s “long-term effort of robotic exploration” to study the …
An agreement was recently reached by California, Arizona, and Nevada to conserve 3 million acre-feet of Colorado River water until 2026 to safeguard their drinking water supply. However, this conservation effort has put a spotlight on the particularly thirsty hay industry, especially forage crops such as alfalfa and Bermuda grass, which require vast quantities of …
A recent peer-reviewed study reveals that the Campi Flegrei supervolcano in Italy is showing signs of possible eruption. Situated near Naples, this volcano has become weaker over time, making it more prone to rupture. Researchers from England’s University College London and Italy’s National Research Institute for Geophysics and Volcanology used a model of volcano fracturing …
Scientists have achieved the creation of mice with two fathers by developing eggs from male cells. This breakthrough in research has the potential to lead to radical developments in human reproduction. The technique could allow both fathers to have children related to them and provide a treatment method for a type of infertility in women. …
Scientists at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden have developed a long-lasting, single-dose contraceptive injection for female cats that could help control the population of feral or stray felines around the world. The treatment uses Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) gene therapy to prevent ovulation in female cats and other mammals. The injection is administered into the …