Astronomy These NASA researchers think Pluto is planet, but our definitions are ‘bullshit’ — so they want to change them May 8, 2018
Health Mock lunar dust kills cultured cells, alters DNA — raising concerns about the real thing’s toxicity May 8, 2018
Astronomy Cloud-free exoplanet provides best evidence of sodium in planets outside our solar system so far May 7, 2018 - Updated on May 8, 2018
News Performing artists with a history of childhood adversity have more intense creative experiences May 7, 2018
Geology Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupts, threatening local community. So far, everyone is safe May 4, 2018
News Average atmospheric CO2 levels last month were the highest we’ve ever recorded, ever May 4, 2018
Animals New species of sea slug steals algae chlorophyll to live a solar-powered lifestyle May 4, 2018 - Updated on January 8, 2024
Health Gray hair linked to immune system activation in mice May 3, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
News Butchered rhino bones and stone artifacts suggest hominids were in Philippines 709,000 years ago May 3, 2018
Environmental Issues Eighteen U.S states are taking the EPA to court over weakening emission regulations May 2, 2018
Alien life Salty, subglacial lakes in Canada could be key for studying aliens May 2, 2018 - Updated on February 22, 2019
Environment Hawaii moves to ban common sunscreen mixes in a bid to safeguard its corals May 2, 2018 - Updated on February 15, 2019
Environmental Issues World’s largest dead zone identified in the Gulf of Oman — it’s nearly the size of Florida May 2, 2018
Mind & Brain Science shows what’s the best time to learn a foreign language May 1, 2018 - Updated on December 22, 2022
Environmental Issues Boaty McBoatface to lead 5-year expedition to one of the fastest-melting glaciers April 30, 2018
Geology No evidence to say that Earth’s magnetic pole is reversing, new study concludes April 30, 2018
News Some bacteria eat antibiotics — and this might actually be a good thing April 30, 2018 - Updated on May 1, 2018
Science Vegetarian diets could help avert one-third of early deaths, Harvard researcher states April 27, 2018
Mind & Brain Egotists’ brains just don’t care about the future, affecting their choices in life April 27, 2018