We may or may not mine the asteroid — but in the meantime, researchers are finding out more things about...

NASA is working to pave the way for the next generation of supersonic flights.

The differences between the species are huge.

They were not the rudimentary cavemen they're sometimes portrayed as.

Beyond its remarkable properties, titanium minerals also look spectacularly.

What would you do if you found a cougar caught in a trap? You should call these guys, that's what.

It's not the first time we've had big banana problems.

Monkeys are just like humans -- when they drink.

Have you ever seen this type of fossil?

These asteroids are important for understanding the history of the solar system.

The Perseids (probably the most famous meteor shower) are peaking this week. But what do they look like?

Feynman was not only one of the most accomplished physicists in history. He was an amazing teacher.

Rainbow eucalyptus tree. Image via Wiki Commons. At first glance, this tree almost seems like it fell victim to graffiti...

Not only can cockroaches withstand what nature throws at them, but they can even withstand the insecticides made to kill...

More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.

Mars may have oceans' worth of water — but it's more than 10 km under the surface.

These moths are some of the most amazing creatures you'll see.

This picture encapsulates the beauty of a geologic fault -- it's like someone took it from a textbook and slammed...

It won't win any Olympic medals just yet, but the robot is probably the best ping-pong machine ever built.

The heinous act was caught on tape as well.

A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.

The technique could be used for a wide array of urban studies.

Living within half a kilometer from pesticide use during early pregnancy or even prior to conception may be a problem.

Cheap, hi-tech bandages may be coming soon to a hospital near you.

The satellites are even more potent than we thought.

It seems to already be present in several countries.

Our war against drug-resistant pathogens isn't going so well. Pseudoscorpion venom could help.

The discovery of Göbekli Tepe changed our understanding of Neolithic civilizations. We might have only scratched the surface.

Firebricks could act as better batteries for renewable energy.

This can be a very useful tool against mosquito-spread diseases like malaria.

We need to figure out how to keep astronauts' muscles in tip top shape for longer missions.

Consumption of ultra-processed foods was highest in young teenagers and teens from deprived areas.

It doesn't look like much to the untrained eye, but experts say it could be a 130,000-year-old sculpture.

Any long-term mission will require a supply of medicine — but after expiration, medicine can become ineffective or even harmful.

Cute, adaptable, and innovative: raccoons have it all figured out.

Paris is emphasizing sustainability and fighting the myth that you need meat for athletic performance.

If something similar could be done in humans, it would be massive.

Elephant communication is so much more elaborate than we thought.

Trees are searching for colder temperatures, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem.

It's a win-win situation good for your skin and for corals.

The artifacts tell us a lot about life in medieval times in the area.

They build their own antibiotics taking parts from bacteria.

Ah, yes, wind turbines are such a blight on the landscape. These oil fields look much prettier.

Can you spot the goats? Oh and... can you explain the goats?

Curiosity delivers once again.

The cat itself isn't doing anything wrong, obviously. But the fact that the system can be gamed so easily is...

Although it's likely a temporary effect, it goes to show just how much of an impact Swifties can have.

Special algorithms were able to find solutions to an immensely complex logistics problem.

Image credits: Texas A&M. Imagine knowing which berry or mushroom is safe to eat during a hike or swiftly detecting...

Researchers used satellites to see how many greenhouses we have in the world.