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6 Adorable Sharks That Are Actually More Cute Than Scary

These are some sharks that won't force you to get a bigger boat.

Discovering new anti-aging secrets from the world's longest-living vertebrate

Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.

This tiny desert moss could be key to terraforming Mars

Syntrichia caninervis has a real gift for bouncing back to life.

Archaeologists find 29 bottles of 250-year-old cherries and berries in George Washington's cellar

Some of the first U.S. president’s fruit preserves are remarkably intact, and there’s a chance they could grow new trees.

Wild chimpanzees use medicinal plants to treat ailments

Their knowledge of specific plants with medicinal properties is stunning.

Astronomers witness real-time awakening of a massive black hole

Massive black holes are usually dormant and invisible. However, SDSS1335+0728 decided to wake up.

A bunch of baby stars are orbiting around the black hole at the center of our galaxy

Baby stars circling the supermassive black hole Sgr A* at high speed resemble a bee swarm.

Satellite “megaconstellations” may jeopardize recovery of the ozone hole

Internet-providing satellites allow us to post memes, but at what cost?

Once-in-a-lifetime nova explosion to light up the summer sky

This summer could produce a great celestial opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts.

Astronaut kidneys might not survive a mission to Mars

"I’d say that while an astronaut could make it to Mars they might need dialysis on the way back," researchers said.

Martian meteorites reveal secrets of Red Planet's geological past

Who knew a Martian meteorite could be so pretty?

93 Million Years Ago, Climate Change Turned Sharks into Open-Water Apex Predators

Their ancestors adapted to warming seas, but can the current population do the same?

NASA's Lucy Uncovers a Tiny Asteroid with a Big Secret

This finding offers fresh insights into the formation and evolution of asteroids and other celestial bodies.

Astronomers discover Earth-like planet Gliese 12 b: A new hotspot in the search for alien life

Gliese 12 b has been described as "the nearest, transiting, temperate, Earth-size world located to date".

Right again, Einstein: Astronomers unveil black hole's "waterfall" region

Just think of it as a waterfall into oblivion.

Scientists discover a volcano-rich planet hotter than some stars

The new planet has so many volcanos, it glows red.

What happened to all of Venus's water? New study is close to solving mystery

Previous theories don't hold water for some.

Scientists breed mouse-rat hybrid brains with neurons from both species

The new research could go on to help those with Parkinson's or Alzheimer's.

Why seeing a female doctor could help you live longer

New study finds women seeing female physicians could receive better care.

Astronomers reveal 3-D structure of rotating flares from Milky Way's supermassive black hole

Astronomers have found some hot magnetized gas swirling around our galaxy's center.

Nearby methane-emitting brown dwarf might generate auroras

Something intriguing has been found just 47 light-years from Earth.

Astronomers spot huge rainbow-like phenomenon on a hellish exoplanet

If confirmed, this would be the first rainbow-type phenomenon observed outside of our solar system.

The moon is about to get its own time zone. Here's why that matters

Space could be getting it's own time zone.

NASA's LEAF project will grow plants on the moon by 2026

Artemis 3, the first mission to carry humans to the Moon in almost 50 years, could also help advance agriculture on the lunar surface.

Astronomers observe new planetary systems forming for the first time

Researchers are gaining new insights from protoplanetary disks.

Experiencing the 2024 solar eclipse: here's how to prepare

Here is your guide to the 2024 solar spectacle.

This AI can find billions of new antibiotics, even for superbugs that don't respond to treatments

Antibiotic discover is just one part of the rise of artificial intelligence in medicine.

Human ancestors started mass migration out of Africa after nearly going extinct about one million years ago

Climate change propelled the migration of our ancestors out of Africa and into Eurasia.

California's killer whales use ocean canyons for ingenious hunting tactics

Orcas around the world have proven themselves adept hunters, making them the apex sea predators.

If we want to find an alien civilization, our best bet is another oxygen-rich planet

A planet's atmosphere would need to contain at least 16 percent oxygen to support fire.

How Mars may shape Earth's deep sea currents from 140 million miles away

Astronomy and oceanography collide in surprising research.

NASA sends "message in a bottle" onboard spacecraft headed for ocean world

The Clipper's metal plate is much like the Voyager golden records meant to introduce planet Earth and its Earthlings to alien civilizations.

James Webb spots 'baby' quasars from cosmic dark ages, rewriting story of black holes

The observation provides a rare glimpse into the early universe, offering clues about the formation and evolution of galaxies.

Lightweight yet mighty: 3D-printed titanium metamaterial could change engineering

Is engineering ready for the future?

The Milky Way's largest structure is a giant grooving wave

From hidden giant to galactic groove machine, the Radcliffe Wave is shaking up our understanding of the Milky Way, one cosmic sway at a time

Voyager 1's interstellar odyssey hits a snag

Could this be last call for the spacecraft?

Water molecules found on asteroids for the first time

Could this be how water ended up on Earth?

Astronomers find a new "super-Earth" in a habitable zone only 136 light-years away

Researchers found a new "super-Earth" sitting in its star's goldilock zone. Could it harbor life?

Japan's SLIM lander makes a comeback after an awkward upside-down landing

Japan is now officially part of an elite Moon-landing club.

There are only two Northern White rhinos left. Pioneering IVF pregnancy could now save the species

This could be the last hope for northern white rhinoceroses.

Growing danger in space? ISS lettuce found susceptible to bacterial infection

Growing food in space isn't without challenges.

Astronomers discover oldest black hole -- and it's much larger than it should be

The discovery might up-end how scientists believe black holes form.

"Diamond rain" on icy planets has unexpected connection to magnetic fields

Experiments with X-ray lasers simulate space conditions.

Surprising study reveals how just 10% more greenery can boost seniors' mental well-being

Nature is becoming the new healthcare trend.

Intelligent or intimidating? Orcas' boat attacks spark debates among marine experts

Most experts believe the behavior to be a benign fad.

Webb Telescope captures Uranus' rings and moons in festive mood right on time for Christmas

No, its not a wormhole; it's Uranus.

Is this the future of fashion? Your next outfit could power itself with solar energy

Too hot outside? Don't worry, your clothes can take care of that for you.

This Japanese company wants to power rockets with cow dung

Could cattle get us to into orbit?

JWST's Latest Discovery: a planet where it rains sand

A rainy day means something different on this planet.

Webb and Hubble team up to illuminate the Christmas Tree Galaxy Cluster -- one of the most colorful corners of the universe

Teamwork really does make the dream work.