A citizen science project called Off the Roof tested rainwater runoff collected by volunteers. They found that rainwater can be easily treated, but does often have contaminants similar to what's found in streams and rivers. ...read more
Astronomers have discovered a half-dozen galaxies, which formed within the first billion years of the universe, blockading a supermassive black hole. ...read more
Nutrigenomics companies that use genetic data to create personalized eating plans are becoming more popular. But does matching diet to genes really improve one’s health? ...read more