Michael Schirber

Insect is tethered and X-rayed in a flight simulator. Really.

Jet contrails warm the planet. Lower (and longer) flights would curb the effect.

Desert rocks appear to be cracked by the morning Sun, perhaps a lesson for buildings.

Certain individuals keep mosquitoes away with their scents. Scientists aim to harness that power.

Scientists suspect a new type of lightning-related emission in upper atmosphere has been discovered.

Enormous collision in Antarctica predicted for this weekend.

Tsunami earthquake likely shortened day and shifted pole.

Foot and a half rise in ocean precedes disaster.

Research reveals part of singing sand mystery.

The novel stuff may end up in your computer, or your mouth.

Fresh-smelling orange juice suggests hints of cheesy feet, paint thinner and mothballs.

A new measurement of what's in the air redefines its density.

An unflappable researcher struggles to fly a bird-like plane based on ancient design.

Lots of minor shaking could be sign of earthquake to come.

Newfound 'Platonic form' is nearly perfect, and a lot like a carrot.

New report identifies the riskiest places to live around the world.

Scientists suddenly don't understand the structure of this most basic substance.

Prehistoric bottom dweller, great jumper, and now an icon.

A different take on how seismic waves careen through the planet.

Propane racer uses space technology to hit 196 mph.

Celebrating an initial achievement that led to radio, computers and cell phones.

Proposed light packets travel at one-millionth of the speed of light.

Complexity suggests this thing has a life of its own.

Physicists explode a molecule to get the best picture ever.

Water controlled powerful eruptions two billion years ago.