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King's allusions to space travel expose a lasting inequality
7 overlooked ways Martin Luther King Jr. influenced environmental justice
Dr. King's legacy made the environment a social justice issue.
Puppy care 101: 6 essential factors every owner needs to know
So you adopted a dog...now what?
Scientists are baffled by these 6 glow-in-the-dark animals
7 overlooked ways Martin Luther King Jr. influenced environmental justice
Dr. King's legacy made the environment a social justice issue.
Scientists reveal 4 coffee drinks with the greatest impact on the environment
Fortunately, there are greener approaches to your morning buzz.
You need to watch the most underrated apocalyptic anime on HBO MAX ASAP
This Studio Ghibli masterpiece offers a fresh perspective on science today.
NASA data reveals the truth about Covid-19's effect on climate change
"This is the warmest decade in the historical record without any question whatsoever."
Climate crisis: Study shows how Tesla and other electric vehicle firms could move the needle
The green credentials of Tesla, Rivian, and other EV companies may be more grounded than you think.
A rapidly declining insect population spells trouble for humans
Giant Tesla Solar Roof: jaw-dropping video gets response from Elon Musk
This may be the most ambitious installation of a Solar Roof yet.
5 easy green habits from 2020 worth keeping
This recycling robot may just change the world
This innovation could save tons of waste and money.
The puzzling science behind the awakening of a powerful Yellowstone geyser
Why did Steamboat wake up?
Is it possible to recycle wrapping paper? An expert weighs in
This is not as simple as it seems.
Researchers develop a critical fix for an increasingly thirsty world
This could be a game-changer for water filtration.
I NEED MY SPACE
King's allusions to space travel expose a lasting inequality
NASA data reveals the truth about Covid-19's effect on climate change
"This is the warmest decade in the historical record without any question whatsoever."
Blue Origin steps toward human spaceflight with stunning launch video
Jeff Bezos' space-faring firm has completed its 14th New Shepard mission, with a slew of upgrades dedicated to human spaceflight.
Elon Musk’s red Tesla Roadster set to complete a second orbit of the Sun
The red Tesla Roadster, first launched into space by the Falcon Heavy, is about to complete its second orbit.
8 ways robots may transform urban nature
Dogs need these 7 traits to survive the ultimate endurance sport
“Either they have it or they don’t.”
Study reveals a surprising similarity between bonobos and humans
Once again, animals show humans are not so unique.
Which Christmas tree is best for the environment? Real, fake, or 'used' fake?
Here's your guide to making the best decision this year
Researchers find one big surprise in this pizza-munching lizard
Hold your nose.
Clams engage in wacky, competitive group sex, study finds
"I’d periodically leave and come back a few hours later and they were still at it."
GPS trackers reveal one thing outdoor cat owners need to know
Natural born killers.
3 animals that evolved to laugh
Honey bees in Vietnam have a surprising defense against murder hornets
It might not be pleasant, but it gets the job done.
Humanity has reached a new, terrifying tipping point, study finds
The mass of anthropogenic material produced every week now outweighs all 7.8 billion humans on the planet.
This master hibernator's unusual survival strategy could help keep astronauts alive
This squirrel has an unusual way of stocking up on in the long winter.
3D models reveal why some animals don't get coronavirus
This technology could help prevent future coronavirus outbreaks.
Ancient peoples
45,000-year-old pig painting may be world's most ancient figurative artwork
"This suggests that ancient people on this island possibly felt some sort of strong connection to this wild pig, perhaps even on a spiritual level."
Ancient Arctic DNA gives unprecedented insight into human history
20 discoveries that redefined humans in 2020
Where do we come from? In 2020 we came a little closer to finally answering that question and more.
The most WTF science stories of 2020
Nature is weird, animals can be disgusting, and the cosmos is beyond understanding.
King's allusions to space travel expose a lasting inequality
NASA data reveals the truth about Covid-19's effect on climate change
"This is the warmest decade in the historical record without any question whatsoever."
Blue Origin steps toward human spaceflight with stunning launch video
Jeff Bezos' space-faring firm has completed its 14th New Shepard mission, with a slew of upgrades dedicated to human spaceflight.
Elon Musk’s red Tesla Roadster set to complete a second orbit of the Sun
The red Tesla Roadster, first launched into space by the Falcon Heavy, is about to complete its second orbit.
Scientists discover the oldest supermassive black hole, and it's too big
Scientists can't explain how the black hole reached this size.
Scientists detect ancient cosmic 'background noise' hidden in old Arecibo observatory data
These faint ripples in space-time are billions of years old.
Solar wind study explains why the northern lights are so spectacular
This may also explain why there are more blackouts in the Northern Hemisphere.
NASA is doubling down on its efforts to find alien life at Jupiter’s moons
Mission not accomplished.
SpaceX: 5 incredible Falcon 9 photos capture the first launch of 2021
SpaceX sent up its first mission of the year, and the photos were as impressive as ever.
SpaceX Starlink is coming to the UK: How it could change pastoral England
Astronomers get a glimpse of a galaxy on the verge of death
ID2299 is bleeding out gas.
6 landmark space missions to look forward to in 2021
You won't want to miss it.
Animals
Puppy care 101: 6 essential factors every owner needs to know
So you adopted a dog...now what?
Scientists are baffled by these 6 glow-in-the-dark animals
45,000-year-old pig painting may be world's most ancient figurative artwork
"This suggests that ancient people on this island possibly felt some sort of strong connection to this wild pig, perhaps even on a spiritual level."
Robot fish illustrate 'collective intelligence' at work in nature
One for all, and all for one.
King's allusions to space travel expose a lasting inequality
7 overlooked ways Martin Luther King Jr. influenced environmental justice
Dr. King's legacy made the environment a social justice issue.
Puppy care 101: 6 essential factors every owner needs to know
So you adopted a dog...now what?
Scientists are baffled by these 6 glow-in-the-dark animals
The 17 behavior biases that secretly control how you shop
Scientists reveal 4 coffee drinks with the greatest impact on the environment
Fortunately, there are greener approaches to your morning buzz.
6 ways to stick to your New Year's resolutions
You need to watch the most underrated apocalyptic anime on HBO MAX ASAP
This Studio Ghibli masterpiece offers a fresh perspective on science today.
Scientists say all men have 'selfish sperm'
Sperm compete in a "shocking" pre-birth competition, according to a new study.
Scientists discover the oldest supermassive black hole, and it's too big
Scientists can't explain how the black hole reached this size.
45,000-year-old pig painting may be world's most ancient figurative artwork
"This suggests that ancient people on this island possibly felt some sort of strong connection to this wild pig, perhaps even on a spiritual level."
Scientists detect ancient cosmic 'background noise' hidden in old Arecibo observatory data
These faint ripples in space-time are billions of years old.
