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New study tests the feasibility of life traveling from one planet to another
A new study could help resolve the biggest mystery of the cosmos: panspermia.
Zhurong Mars selfie and more: Understand the world through 10 images
Intermittent fasting may not offer dramatic benefits — here’s why
What defines success depends on who you ask.
You need to see the last Supermoon of the year
The Strawberry Supermoon is here to welcome summer time.
Scientists say sustainable aviation fuel is greener than we thought
Burning cleaner fuel can make for clearer skies
Scientists just discovered this "living fossil" has an incredible lifespan
This long-lived fish may just outlive you.
Look: Incredible drone footage reveals killer whales’ secret social lives
A computer smaller than a penny just solved an ecological mystery
Pinned to the shells of snails, they share the secrets of a resilient species
Physicists solved a longstanding mystery of the aurora borealis
This one weirdly simple traffic change could save lives
In 2004, UPS eliminated the left turn. Be like UPS.
Inside the growing movement to make rivers legally qualify as people
This futuristic water filter could let you drink seawater
New methods could help solve an upcoming water crisis
The most annoying part of travel could be what saves national parks
With post-pandemic park visits surging, it’s time to get smart about our national parks.
One of the biggest dinosaurs ever was just discovered in Australia
Meet the southern titan, a two-bus long, two-story tall absolute unit.
Battlefield 2042 is repeating the MCU's biggest pop culture problem
Video games need to get comfortable with offending people — here's why.
Here’s what would actually happen if we changed the Moon’s orbit
A congressman asked and we answered.
I NEED MY SPACE
Scientists at LIGO are one step closer to solving general relativity’s biggest problem
Scientists are one step closer to solving general relativity’s biggest problem.
New study tests the feasibility of life traveling from one planet to another
A new study could help resolve the biggest mystery of the cosmos: panspermia.
Watch — China’s Shenzhou-12 docks its first crew at Tiangong space station
3 astronauts will spend several months on board the unfinished station
You need to see the last Supermoon of the year
The Strawberry Supermoon is here to welcome summer time.
Scientists just discovered this "living fossil" has an incredible lifespan
This long-lived fish may just outlive you.
Flushed antidepressants make this animal unusually "bold,” scientists discover
The simple fix that could keep us from killing millions of birds
Birds are dying — but scientists say we can save them.
We can't hear a vanishing species, but they are capable of sound
The vibrancy of coral extends beyond what we can see on the surface.
What would happen if the polar ice caps melted?
Scientists reveal the 6 places on Earth where we can restore animal life
10 images of unlikely animal relationships
These animals take “opposites attract” to the next level.
1 big pro and 4 cons of solar geoengineering
Plant DNA found for the first time in animals, bizarre study reveals
Why peanut butter could trigger the next pandemic
There’s a deadly link between pandemics, forests, and peanut butter.
'Zombie' species: 7 'extinct' animals rediscovered by science
Peek into nature’s lost-and-found bin.
Weed’s next big problem is the wrong type of green
The environmental impact of marijuana, explained.
Ancient peoples
What an ancient burial taught scientists about humanity
“You could literally spend decades excavating this cave and make new discoveries.”
Look — here’s how our ancient human ancestors lit up dark caves
Torches, lamps or fireplaces? An experiment reveals the best early human lighting tactics
Ancient Greek warriors may not be who we thought they were
Plus: A self-proclaimed UFO expert explains what may be lurking in an upcoming Pentagon report.
Scientists have a new theory for the origin of language
New study tests the feasibility of life traveling from one planet to another
A new study could help resolve the biggest mystery of the cosmos: panspermia.
You need to see the last Supermoon of the year
The Strawberry Supermoon is here to welcome summer time.
Betelgeuse: A modern cosmic mystery around a massive star has been solved
More than a year later, scientists finally figured out what caused this famous star to dim.
SpaceX: Space Force partnership kicks off a new chapter for the Falcon 9
By using a reusable booster, the newest branch of the military signals openness to this cornerstone of Elon Musk's rocketry company.
6 groundbreaking Mars missions that paved the way for Perseverance
3 ... 2 ... 1 ... Liftoff!
Tesla's Model S Plaid makes you feel like you’re “driving the future”
Tesla’s Model S Plaid makes its debut; Starlink scouts new frontiers; Musk pushes clean crypto.
Artemis 1: NASA SLS megarocket hits another milestone
NASA just took another step in getting more private citizens to space
The agency has put out a request for mission proposals to send people to the International Space Station.
You need to watch the most underrated sci-fi cult classic on Amazon Prime ASAP
This '80s sci-fi gem was made by one of the all-time great horror directors, and it shows.
Freeze-dried sperm: The future of space colonies is being tested on the ISS
Life on Mars may be freeze-dried.
UFO Pentagon report: What to expect and how to read it
What to expect when you're expecting aliens.
SpaceX Mars City: Bezos and Branson reveal the flaw in Elon Musk's vision of space
The three billionaires are locked in a race to reach space — but some future visions look more promising than others.
Animals
Scientists just discovered this "living fossil" has an incredible lifespan
This long-lived fish may just outlive you.
Look: Incredible drone footage reveals killer whales’ secret social lives
A computer smaller than a penny just solved an ecological mystery
Pinned to the shells of snails, they share the secrets of a resilient species
Flushed antidepressants make this animal unusually "bold,” scientists discover
New study tests the feasibility of life traveling from one planet to another
A new study could help resolve the biggest mystery of the cosmos: panspermia.
Zhurong Mars selfie and more: Understand the world through 10 images
Intermittent fasting may not offer dramatic benefits — here’s why
What defines success depends on who you ask.
You need to see the last Supermoon of the year
The Strawberry Supermoon is here to welcome summer time.
What an ancient burial taught scientists about humanity
“You could literally spend decades excavating this cave and make new discoveries.”
Look — here’s how our ancient human ancestors lit up dark caves
Torches, lamps or fireplaces? An experiment reveals the best early human lighting tactics
Scientists just discovered this "living fossil" has an incredible lifespan
This long-lived fish may just outlive you.
How teen marijuana use may alter the shape of the brain
New research finds “cannabis is indeed having some sort of an effect on this neuro-maturation process.”
Betelgeuse: A modern cosmic mystery around a massive star has been solved
More than a year later, scientists finally figured out what caused this famous star to dim.
Look: Incredible drone footage reveals killer whales’ secret social lives
Physicists solved a longstanding mystery of the aurora borealis
Flushed antidepressants make this animal unusually "bold,” scientists discover
