A molecule that until now existed only in theory has finally been made. 到目前为止，理论上存在的分子终于被制造出来。 Electrons can be pictured as orbiting around a central nucleus Known as a Rydberg molecule, it is formed through an elusive（难懂的...
Red pandas have surprised researchers by demonstrating a liking of artificial sweeteners. 研究人员惊奇的发现小熊猫喜欢人工甜味剂。 The research could fuel the development of better sugar substitutes The Journal of Heredity（遗传） research was inves...
一日三餐已经是我们习以为常的事情，可为什么是三餐而不是两餐或者五餐呢？这还要从一个古老的传说说起。 Hundred of years ago, man had a hard life and was never able to get enough to eat. Sometimes he ate every third day, sometimes only every fifth or six...
Scientists Working to Save Chesapeake Bay Oyster Population Chespeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay, on the Atlantic coast, is the largest estuary in the United States. It is famous for its seafood, especially crabs and oysters. However, in the last centur...
Paris Conference to Discuss Climate Change, Rising Oceans Some of the world's leading experts on oceans and climate change are meeting in Paris this week to discuss why oceans are rising, and where to channel scarce research funds to study the pheno...
Water Cycle 水循环 All the oceans on earth are salty, while inland water is typically fresh. How does water become salty? We'll answer a listener's question -- today on Earth and Sky. DB: This is Earth and Sky. We recently visited the Austin Childr...
Narrowing Uncertainties 新发现 In science, theories abound. Some are proven true, some are modified, some are completely abandoned. But even discrediting a theory is progress. Learn more about sorting through the uncertainties -- on today's Earth an...
Raindrops 雨滴 From a light rain to a heavy downpour, raindrops fall to Earth's surface. And if you watch over time, you'll see that some raindrops are small and some much larger. Find out why -- on today's Earth and Sky. DB: This is Earth and Sky,...
Politics of CO2 二氧化碳的影响 Mention global warming to a room full of politicians, and you might just start an argument. But one thing most everyone can agree on is the need for more research. Learn more about the next phase of climate study -- to...
September Equinox 秋分 We have an equinox because an imaginary plane extending outward from Earth's equator isn't the same as the plane of Earth's orbit around the sun. Learn more about today's equinox -- on Earth and Sky.. JB: This is Earth and Sky...
