A new study provides our best-yet prediction of what a metallic volcano might look like
If you like volcanoes, Earth isn't a bad place to live on. After all, our planet is quite geologically active,...
Researchers find four strains of bacteria on the ISS — three are completely new to science
Space: the final petri dish.
NASA’s new telescope satellite passes critical hardware tests with flying colors
It's almost ready for launch!
Who was the Basilosaurus, the ‘king lizard’ that was neither king nor lizard?
The king of the lizards turned out to be the first fully ocean-dwelling whale.
How hot is the sun?
I have it on very good authority that it's more than 20 degrees, for sure.
What is hemoglobin, and should you worry that it’s in your blood?
Any red-blooded American has this in their veins.
Perseverance sent NASA a photo of Mars, and we can see its path from here
The trek is a few dozen kilometers long.
Fossil Friday: rib fragment suggests early man met mammoth in New England
Now that's a big steak!
Gold-infused contact lenses that treat red-green color blindness could hit the market soon
If you're struggling with such a condition, well, then this is some very good news for hue!
SpaceX rocket aced a landing, then exploded so hard it launched again for a bit
Maybe it was jumping for joy?
Cuttlefish can delay gratification alongside humans, chimps, and some birds (so far)
Teach me your secrets, cuttlefish.
Researchers use X-rays to read 300-year-old ‘locked’ letter without opening it
Your emails might become historical evidence in a few centuries!
The trap-jaw is the fastest in the world — and it independently evolved several times in ants
Sometimes, speed is of the essence.
Dino unearthed in Argentina is likely the oldest titanosaur we’ve ever seen
Big, bold, and old.
Wildfires could ‘seed’ new clouds with the particles they release
Hey at least there's a silver lining.
SpaceX launch aborted and postponed for today. You can still watch it live
One Falcon 9 rocket that was shuttling Starlink satellites into orbit for SpaceX has encountered problems before launch on Sunday...
Fish motions could help us identify their personalities
We should try it on Nemo.
Fossil-ish Friday: Mary Anning’s work to be commemorated on 50 pence coins
The Royal Mint is honoring her work in the field of paleontology.
A new study says it’s time to start recycling anesthetics
What a time to be alive.
Bird species re-discovered after almost 200 years of absence
Tastefully late.
New research uncovers why we break up — and why we stay together
Romantic relationships can be a blast and bring true happiness -- but they can also turn sour. And although we...
What are nuclear reactors and how do they work?
The ultimate embodiment of ‘high risk, high rewards'.
Mars’ two moons used to be a single moon, says new research
We don't know what split them up, but one is crashing while the other is slowly inching away.
Vaccine manufacturers tell Congress they’re ready to double, maybe triple production
Drug manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna are ramping up production of their COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson & Johnson is waiting for approval...
One species of the cotoneaster plant could help absorb traffic pollution
My apartment is next to a 4-lane street. I'm all for cleaner air.
What is tempura?
You batter pay attention if you don't know what this is.
CBD can help release anxiety, new study shows — but questions still loom
A new meta analysis of research into the merits of cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active compounds in marijuana, reports...
What is sucralose, and is it safe for you?
Well it's very sweet, and as far as we can tell, yes.
The most remote object in the Solar System is now “Farfarout”, taking the crown from “Farout”
I am not making any of this up.
New compound shows promise against hard-to-kill pancreatic and breast cancers, in mice
It doesn't attack them directly, but strips tumors of their defense.
Sawfish could soon become completely extinct if we don’t stop overfishing, says a study
Ever seen a sawfish? Chances are you didn't because they're very endangered.
Dogs seem to play more enthusiastically when you’re paying attention to them going at it
And they might be doing it to make us happy.
The European Space Agency is hiring for the first time in 11 years
I hear travelling to faraway places is a perk of the job.
New, wearable cortisol sensor can help warn us of incoming burnout or depression
Though to be fair, aren’t we all at risk of that currently?
Air pollution could be responsible for 1 in 5 adult deaths worldwide
That’s a staggering figure.
Ocean life is suffering because we’re too loud, says new study
Fish aren't having a good time.
How does an air conditioner work?
Simple questions often lead to very rich topics.
Ancient shred of Israeli fabric reveals the secrets of “royal purple”
Finding noble clothes at a smelting site isn’t very common.
Saturn is tilted. The fault lies with its moons
Who doesn't get tilted every now and then, eh?
Commuting patterns can help explain why some ethnicities were worse affected by COVID-19
"Knowing where people have to commute to, rather than where they live, is potentially much more important to curb the...
NASA’s space helicopter is one month away from landing on Mars
Helicopter to Mars, submarine to Titan, what’s next? A subway on Venus?
Tyrannosaurus rex started life as large as a Border Collie, a new paper reports
To pet, or not to pet? Hmmm…
Afternoon naps could help keep your mind limber and stave off dementia
What about second naps?
Global ice loss rate increased by over 65% in the last two decades
People, we have to chill here. Literally.
Stress, lack of sleep might be contributing to concussion-like symptoms
No wonder I feel like I’ve been hit in the head every day.
Titan’s largest methane sea is over 1000 feet deep, says a new paper
We don’t know exactly how deep because our radar couldn't pierce through all of it.
Fossil Friday: ancient predatory worm leaves behind no trace, except its burrows
Who says you need to do great things to be remembered?