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Some publishers also banning use of bot in preparation of submissions but others see its adoption as inevitable

Stargazing has become much more difficult over the past 10 years, warn scientists, as levels of urban lighting and pollution increase

Environmental groups worry the whale deaths will be used to halt construction of off-shore wind turbine farms

The unique neutron star 4U 0142+61 has a solid surface and a giant ring of matter orbiting it

In a mouse study published Thursday in the journal Science, researchers found that inflammation lingered in mice that had been fed a high-fat diet after the rodents shed the ounces.

Researchers find that up to half of glaciers will disappear by the end of the century, but even more could be lost under higher global warming scenarios.

These insects seem to eat pretty much anything, and as the climate warms their numbers are only increasing – Australia should be a warning to the rest of the world, writes Frances Vinall

Now you see them, now you don’t. Some frogs found in South and Central America have the rare ability to turn on and off their nearly transparent appearance, researchers report Thursday in the journal Science. During the day, these nocturnal frogs sleep by hanging underneath tree leaves. Their delicate, greenish…

The chemicals in nonstick pans and receipt paper were once believed to be invincible environmental contaminants

A big issue for publishing scientific research has been the cost. With the push for open access, new business models create new challenges for equitable access.

With rising fees for research journals, India is pressing ahead with a nation-wide subscription to allow more people to access science.