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Physicists have detected a "ghost" particle at CERN for the first time
CERN physicists captured a tau neutrino using a photography-like method.
Scientists see a strange — and worrying — climate change effect in frogs
It's not a good sign.
Geminids: You need to watch the fiery fragments of an asteroid fall to Earth
It will be the last major meteor shower of the year.
Look: “Super jelly” experiment defies the laws of physics
This is essentially Flubber — but real.
Scientists see a strange — and worrying — climate change effect in frogs
It's not a good sign.
The psychological reason you’re too sad to read the news
It can be too much sometimes.
Is planting trees good for cities? Why this question misses an essential truth
This is a two-way street.
Look: 7 incredible views into the mysterious lives of butterflies
They’re more than just flashy colors.
Does nature have legal rights? The answer is not as simple as you think
Recent court cases in the US and Latin America bring up a contentious question: Does nature have legal standing in a court of law?
Mysterious Chernobyl fungus could protect future astronauts
Could the future of spaceflight be mushrooms?
A 418-year-old revelation could light up future cities
Bike lanes and homes could soon glow like a Halloween decoration — for the environment.
Cars will soon be essential for powering your home. Here’s why.
Electric cars could help to power millions of households in the coming years, simply by harnessing their battery power.
Why most the boring garden plant might also be critical to biodiversity
Britain’s humble hedge has much to teach.
Scientists accidentally discover a first-of-its-kind mineral from deep inside Earth
Deep in the earth, scientists have discovered something brand new.
The best post-apocalypse movie of 2021 reveals one vital reason we need A.I.
In Finch, Tom Hanks relies on a robot that predicts superstorms. IRL scientists are working on similar technology.
Will primates become extinct? 7 experts explain the looming threat
Primates are finding it difficult to adapt to habitat loss and climate change, leading to population declines and prompting worries about their extinction.
What did COP26 actually accomplish?
Here are 11 decisions made in Glasgow that could slow the climate crisis — really!
An obscure Darwin idea could be key to solving the climate crisis
It has taken a century and a half to make people take Darwin’s proposal seriously and apply it to trees.
You need to play Sega's most sinister nature game on Nintendo Switch Online
This mammal is ready to protect the ocean!
Look: Birds in the Amazon Rainforest are shrinking due to climate change
Even the most geographically remote species can't avoid the climate crisis.
I NEED MY SPACE
Geminids: You need to watch the fiery fragments of an asteroid fall to Earth
It will be the last major meteor shower of the year.
Why Jeff Bezos’ vision of space is “more expansive” than Elon Musk’s
Rand Simberg, the space entrepreneur and consultant, explains how the vision of floating space cities offers a more attractve vision of the future of space.
SpaceX: Elon Musk explains how Mars city will make humanity interstellar
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has big plans to send humanity to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
60 years ago, a space chimpanzee made history — and left a dark legacy
Enos the chimpanzee orbited the Earth before John Glenn. Neither Enos or John were happy about that.
Scientists see a strange — and worrying — climate change effect in frogs
It's not a good sign.
Is planting trees good for cities? Why this question misses an essential truth
This is a two-way street.
Does nature have legal rights? The answer is not as simple as you think
Recent court cases in the US and Latin America bring up a contentious question: Does nature have legal standing in a court of law?
Will primates become extinct? 7 experts explain the looming threat
Primates are finding it difficult to adapt to habitat loss and climate change, leading to population declines and prompting worries about their extinction.
What did COP26 actually accomplish?
Here are 11 decisions made in Glasgow that could slow the climate crisis — really!
White-tailed deer study hints at a frightening new era for Covid-19
“We’re in uncharted territory.”
Ancient “penis worms” reveal a fascinating insight into early animal evolution
A creature “not renowned for its ingenuity today” still took an incredible step.
Scientists find a mind-bending link between sea ice loss and California wildfires
Model simulations suggest a link between sea ice loss and the increasing probability of large wildfires.
COP26: The UN climate conference that will decide our planet’s future
Here are three reasons why you need to pay attention.
A “singing” endangered animal reveals the evolutionary origins of music
These lemurs have got some groove.
Scientists predict the year polar bears will disappear from this part of the world
It's sooner than you think.
A Yucatan forest “trapped in time” reveals why an ancient threat can get worse
This breathtaking ecosystem preserved Earth's past.
Bloodsucking bats have one thing in common with humans
These blood-sucking creatures get by with a little help from their friends.
4 ways the climate crisis is causing animals to ‘shapeshift’
Scientists explain the bizarre ways animal bodies adapt to a warming world.
These 5 resilient cities can teach us how to survive the climate crisis
These cities can teach other urban spaces how to move forward.
To avoid catastrophe, this shocking amount of fossil fuels must stay in the ground
Scientists stress 60 percent of oil and fossil methane gas and 90 percent of coal must stay in the ground to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5 °C.
Ancient peoples
Neanderthal baby teeth reveal new details about their development
Dental remains are giving researchers insight into how quickly Neanderthals grew.
Scientists may have just uncovered the origin of an ancient language
A prehistoric 23&me.
SpaceX Starbase and more: Understand the world in 8 images
Look: Mysterious mummies represent an ancient "cosmopolitan" culture
Their odd, boat-shaped coffins are just the beginning.
Geminids: You need to watch the fiery fragments of an asteroid fall to Earth
It will be the last major meteor shower of the year.
SpaceX: Elon Musk explains how Mars city will make humanity interstellar
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has big plans to send humanity to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
60 years ago, a space chimpanzee made history — and left a dark legacy
Enos the chimpanzee orbited the Earth before John Glenn. Neither Enos or John were happy about that.
New technology would literally throw satellites into orbit
For today’s commercial space companies providing launch services to orbit, the name of the game is simple: “do it cheaper.”
You need to watch the most explosive space thriller on Amazon Prime ASAP
Experience a different kind of space odyssey.
Rand Simberg reveals the surprising hurdle in Elon Musk's way
Rand Simberg wants to clear SpaceX's "regulatory underbrush."
You need to watch the most masterful sci-fi epic on HBO Max ASAP
This 1972 masterpiece contains multitudes.
NASA's DART launch and more: Understand the world through 9 images
Ex-Tesla employee calls Musk’s company “nightmarish” for women in new lawsuit
Tesla is served, SpaceX presents, Elon Musk kills 69 jokes forever.
Human life on the Moon could depend on a substance deadly to animals on Earth
The solid carbon dioxide could be used as fuel for a sustainable human presence on the Moon.
NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test: Launch time, how to watch, and asteroid impact
The DART mission will test out if we can really deflect a future incoming asteroid.
Are space rockets bad for the Earth? Why the question ignores an important truth
SpaceX, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and others are launching more rockets than ever. Is it good for the planet?
NASA finds ancient lava flows deep below Mars’ surface
The new finding raises the chances of the planet's past habitability.
Look: NASA Ingenuity flight 15 comes to life in new video
See Ingenuity’s flight brought to life in a new video.
Nostalgia is the future of space food
The future of space is changing and space food is changing along with it. A scientist explains how emotions will be crucial for the future of space dining.
Mysterious Chernobyl fungus could protect future astronauts
Could the future of spaceflight be mushrooms?
Animals
Scientists see a strange — and worrying — climate change effect in frogs
It's not a good sign.
Experts decode a 500-year-old Thanksgiving mystery hidden in plain sight
The North American turkey took on a long journey to get here.
Why doesn’t my cat like me? Six ways to put your pet at ease
Cat experts offer advice on getting a cat to like you, including science-backed tips on giving your feline a sense of control and putting them at ease.
Why a monstrous ancient creature could be a modern geopolitical nightmare
In scientific research, the data must fit the hypothesis, and if it does not, then the hypothesis is rejected.
Physicists have detected a "ghost" particle at CERN for the first time
CERN physicists captured a tau neutrino using a photography-like method.
Scientists see a strange — and worrying — climate change effect in frogs
It's not a good sign.
Geminids: You need to watch the fiery fragments of an asteroid fall to Earth
It will be the last major meteor shower of the year.
Look: “Super jelly” experiment defies the laws of physics
This is essentially Flubber — but real.
60 years ago, a space chimpanzee made history — and left a dark legacy
Enos the chimpanzee orbited the Earth before John Glenn. Neither Enos or John were happy about that.
The most underrated sci-fi sequel on HBO Max reveals a real controversial technology
“Imagine what problems we could solve if we had IQs of 10,000 or more. Why not?”
Stress can influence your genes: Here’s how to fight back
Stress affects up to 90 percent of people.
The scientific reason why it’s so hard to stick to a diet
That’s why it’s so hard to beat the cravings.
The Moon’s surface could provide oxygen for 8 billion people
The Moon rocks.
How ancient Vikings used a surprising innovation to get ahead
Vikings spread out across Europe. Here’s how.
This could be why Russia blew up its own satellite
There's a range of possible answers. None of them are great.
Can you get high on nutmeg? A doctor explains what it does to the brain
Nutmeg is a potent spice sprinkled across holiday drinks, but ingesting too much may just land you in the hospital if you're not careful.
Why doesn’t my cat like me? Six ways to put your pet at ease
Cat experts offer advice on getting a cat to like you, including science-backed tips on giving your feline a sense of control and putting them at ease.
Is planting trees good for cities? Why this question misses an essential truth
This is a two-way street.
Look: 7 incredible views into the mysterious lives of butterflies
They’re more than just flashy colors.
NASA's DART launch and more: Understand the world through 9 images
