Articles by Matthew Mientka

US Cities Under 12 Feet Of Water: Rising Sea Levels Turn US Into Venetian Waterland — Eventually

May 18, 2014 14:51 PM E

Two new studies predict sea levels will rise by as much as 12 feet during the centuries ahead as parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse.

Expansion of Earth's Tropical Regions Bringing Cyclones Closer To Home

May 14, 2014 12:42 PM E

A 35-mile-per decade expansion of the tropical regions toward the northern and southern poles may be bringing powerful cyclones closer to coastal cities, scientists say.

Remains Of Columbus' Santa Maria May Have Been Found, After More Than 500 Years

May 13, 2014 12:47 PM E

Marine archeo

Scientists Developing Robotic Arms To Clean Space Debris

May 13, 2014 12:41 PM E

A new bionic arm may offer a solution to the growing threat of space debris in near-Earth orbit.

Study: Asian-American Students Outscore Others Because They Try Harder

May 11, 2014 09:51 AM E

A new study shows that Asian-American students outperform others with a superior cultural work ethic.

Sun's 'Long-Lost' Sister Found With Possible Earth-Like Exoplanets

May 10, 2014 20:08 PM E

An astronomer says he's found the Sun's long-lost "solar sibling" in a discovery that may offer insight into the genesis of the solar system and life on earth.

‘Artificial Organism’ Created By Scientists Using Additional DNA

May 08, 2014 09:36 AM E

Scientists create "artificial organism" with added DNA base pairs seen nowhere in nature.

Rising Carbon Emissions Could Cause Massive Malnutrition As Zinc And Iron Are Depleted From Crops

May 07, 2014 13:06 PM E

Rising levels of atmospheric carbon may threaten humanity with greater malnutrition as crops lose zinc and iron.

Double-Take: Australian Angler Catches Fish With Live Frog In Its Throat

May 07, 2014 10:46 AM E

An Australian fisherman captured a most unique photo after landing a perch.

Ancient Peruvians Created Geoglyphs To Guide Travelers At Night

May 07, 2014 09:43 AM E

Massive markings on earth and stone called geoglyphs guided ancient travelers to solstice celebrations and more, archeologists say.

Scientists Developing ‘Heat-Resistant’ Farm Animals To Feed Warming Planet

May 06, 2014 09:32 AM E

As the globe warms, scientists are rushing to develop plant and animal species resistant to hotter temperatures.

Self-Fumigation? Endangered Birds On Galapagos Given Treated Cotton To Kill Parasites In Nest

May 06, 2014 09:32 AM E

Wild finches in the Galapagos Islands are weaving cotton into their nests laced with a pesticide researchers hope will protect the endangered species from an invasive nest fly.

Star Wars Defense Shield's Could Become Real With The Help Of Radar Technology; May The Fourth Be With You

May 04, 2014 18:24 PM E

In anticipation of May the Fourth, a trio of physics students from England have released a paper suggesting the possibility of defensive force fields used by intergalactic fighters.

Aquatic Algae See 'Surprisingly' Brilliant Array Of Color Beneath Ocean

May 04, 2014 14:30 PM E

Aquatic algae see a surprisingly vast array of color, researchers say.