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You need to see the brightest planet at its most luminous this month
Venus will shine extra bright at its greatest elongation.
NASA’s Lucy mission launches and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Here's how scientists figured out the age of the universe
It took some cosmic detective work.
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
The best new sci-fi movie on HBO Max reveals a real-life ecological crisis
Dune is finally here, but its environmental message is more complicated than you might think.
Will worn-out batteries send Tesla to the scrapheap? It's complicated
Is a Tesla like an iPhone on wheels in more ways than one?
What killed the woolly mammoth? Scientists debunk one extinction theory
Humans may be off the hook.
Walking trees and cloning ferns: Meet the world's weirdest plants
False mushrooms. Sensitive rubber trees. Dancing plants. Botany is wild.
Chaos theory: Why your weather app can’t predict next month’s weather
Chaos is not random, but it’s also not predictable.
6 shocking facts about E-Waste that you didn’t know
The weight of the world’s electronic junk is heavier than the Great Wall of China.
Blue Origin second human flight and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Scientists predict the year polar bears will disappear from this part of the world
It's sooner than you think.
How Captain Planet inspired a generation of Millennials to save the world
“You all are now Captain Planet,” says Barbara Pyle, who helped create the eco-friendly superhero. “You are now the superheroes.”
Look: 3 images reveal the year when Earth becomes inhospitable to humans
We need to act now.
2021 Nobel Prizes and beyond: 8 discoveries shaping the future of science
Look: Map reveals what cities are at risk of deadly urban heat
A Yucatan forest “trapped in time” reveals why an ancient threat can get worse
This breathtaking ecosystem preserved Earth's past.
Do your pets know when an earthquake is about to happen?
EarthSP? Why it may be nothing more than a few anecdotes.
Scientists discover how the gut microbiome helps weight loss
Our gut microbiome can influence our ability to lose weight.
This bizarre animal experiment could solve climate change
It could offer surprising benefits.
I NEED MY SPACE
Listen: 9 incredible sounds from space
You won’t believe your ears!
You need to see the brightest planet at its most luminous this month
Venus will shine extra bright at its greatest elongation.
NASA’s Lucy mission launches and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Here's how scientists figured out the age of the universe
It took some cosmic detective work.
Scientists predict the year polar bears will disappear from this part of the world
It's sooner than you think.
A Yucatan forest “trapped in time” reveals why an ancient threat can get worse
This breathtaking ecosystem preserved Earth's past.
Bloodsucking bats have one thing in common with humans
These blood-sucking creatures get by with a little help from their friends.
4 ways the climate crisis is causing animals to ‘shapeshift’
Scientists explain the bizarre ways animal bodies adapt to a warming world.
These 5 resilient cities can teach us how to survive the climate crisis
These cities can teach other urban spaces how to move forward.
To avoid catastrophe, this shocking amount of fossil fuels must stay in the ground
Scientists stress 60 percent of oil and fossil methane gas and 90 percent of coal must stay in the ground to prevent global temperatures from rising above 1.5 °C.
Why illegal cannabis farms are a lethal threat to wildlife
Scientists reveal the hidden environmental repercussions of illegal cannabis farms.
Hurricane Ida and climate change: Scientists explain the deadly connection
Plus four things cities must do to prepare for future superstorms.
These 12 places could be the key to saving the planet — study
To save the planet, we need to think more strategically, experts say.
UN climate report: 3 big findings you need to know ASAP
There’s no use sugarcoating it: the report’s findings are urgently dire.
This tree could be key to saving the Earth — if we can regrow it right
They’re sponges for greenhouse gases — but replanting after disaster has been difficult.
This type of cannabis can suck "forever chemicals" out of the ground
How the Micmac nation, scientists, and activists teamed up to eradicate PFAS.
Amazon rainforest: The 2 actions that could reverse a terrible, growing trend
How the world's "lungs" became a massive polluter.
Scientists discover the ancient birthplace of marijuana
The origin story of cannabis is wilder than you think.
The best Western RPG ever made has a surprising real-life benefit
Behold the immersive power of gaming.
Watch an airplane blast live fish into Utah's lakes
The state keeps its lakes full of trout in this peculiar (but safe) way
Ancient peoples
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
Where did domestic horses come from? Scientists solve a longstanding mystery
It’s the latest discovery in a longstanding quest for the animal’s origin.
Look: Ancient turds reveal two surprising foods in prehistoric diets
Some snacks are worth preserving.
Archeologists discover earliest known use of a mind-altering plant
“The find has implications for our understanding of deep-time human use of intoxicants.”
Listen: 9 incredible sounds from space
You won’t believe your ears!
You need to see the brightest planet at its most luminous this month
Venus will shine extra bright at its greatest elongation.
NASA’s Lucy mission launches and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Here's how scientists figured out the age of the universe
It took some cosmic detective work.
Tesla’s redesigned Model X is here along with a few key changes
Tesla gets refreshed, SpaceX loves Texas, Elon Musk is the richest.
Finding this cosmic phenomenon could unlock mysteries of the ancient universe
Low frequency gravitational waves could unlock the secrets of the ancient universe.
Listen: Perseverance captures the eerie sounds of Mars and Ingenuity
NASA released five hours of new recordings.
Look: NASA photo reveals unusual supernova event
The supernova remanent is located about 19,600 light years away from Earth.
NASA’s bold new asteroid mission just took off — here’s what happens next
NASA has successfully launched its Lucy mission to explore the history of the Solar System. Here's what comes next.
Look: NASA's historic Lucy launch told in 9 images
The ambitious spacecraft is off to explore Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids.
What a bright flash in the sky reveals about humanity’s space future
The search continues.
What Perseverance has accomplished in 240 days on Mars
It pays to persevere.
Why NASA’s wild new asteroid mission is one of its weirdest endeavors yet
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is on a 12-year mission that could actually last forever.
Ancient black holes: New research reveals a surprising truth
Is there anything out there?
Lucy: How to watch NASA's audacious Trojan asteroid mission
On October 16 the Lucy spacecraft will embark on its 12-year mission.
How solar rockets can bring Uber to Musk’s Mars city
Virgin Orbit wants to switch to solar — humans on other planets could benefit.
Animals
10 milestones in the quest to transplant animal organs to humans
It’s not just a marvel of modern medicine.
Look: Fossil haul reveals earliest evidence of dinosaurs living in groups
Follow the herd!
Where did domestic horses come from? Scientists solve a longstanding mystery
It’s the latest discovery in a longstanding quest for the animal’s origin.
What killed the woolly mammoth? Scientists debunk one extinction theory
Humans may be off the hook.
You need to see the brightest planet at its most luminous this month
Venus will shine extra bright at its greatest elongation.
NASA’s Lucy mission launches and more: Understand the world through 8 images
Here's how scientists figured out the age of the universe
It took some cosmic detective work.
Viking discovery changes history and supports ancient lore
New research helps substantiate the Icelandic Sagas.
What killed the woolly mammoth? Scientists debunk one extinction theory
Humans may be off the hook.
Finding this cosmic phenomenon could unlock mysteries of the ancient universe
Low frequency gravitational waves could unlock the secrets of the ancient universe.
Listen: Perseverance captures the eerie sounds of Mars and Ingenuity
NASA released five hours of new recordings.
How astronomers found evidence for ancient galactic cannibalism
The Large Magellanic Cloud has been keeping a secret from us.
6 real innovations inspired by science fiction
Look: NASA photo reveals unusual supernova event
The supernova remanent is located about 19,600 light years away from Earth.
How to view the best celestial objects during a New Moon
It's the perfect opportunity for a little sky gazing.
NASA’s bold new asteroid mission just took off — here’s what happens next
NASA has successfully launched its Lucy mission to explore the history of the Solar System. Here's what comes next.
Look: Planet orbiting a dead star hints at Earth's future
"No one has ever seen this before": Jupiter’s Great Red Spot is speeding up
Is this just temporary, or will the storm return to its former glory? The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a major change underway.
Why NASA’s wild new asteroid mission is one of its weirdest endeavors yet
NASA's Lucy spacecraft is on a 12-year mission that could actually last forever.
The real science of Poison Ivy reveals an even deadlier real-life villain
This misanthrope is more relevant than ever.
