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Can hummingbirds survive climate change? Scientists say it's complicated
New climate change research could spell bad news for hummingbirds.
Watch: Boeing Starliner makes a cushy landing in New Mexico desert
The landing marks an important milestone for Starliner.
Ancient Roman man lived in agony before Vesuvius eruption killed him — DNA analysis
His death in the volcanic eruption may have been a relief.
Earthquake weather
Earthquake predictions are going viral online — and spreading dangerous conspiracies along the way.
Can hummingbirds survive climate change? Scientists say it's complicated
New climate change research could spell bad news for hummingbirds.
Earthquake weather
Earthquake predictions are going viral online — and spreading dangerous conspiracies along the way.
NASA Voyager glitch and more: Understand the world through 7 images
Skincare secrets from dolphins and new insights into long Covid: These are the best science images of the week.
How a genetically-engineered tomato could help solve a global health crisis
Plus: A massive driving headache could soon be a thing of the past.
Melting permafrost could expose millions to invisible cancer-causing gas
Inside the race against radon.
How do dolphins maintain their glowing skin? A study reveals the surprising answer
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s gorgonian coral.
Look: Hidden fossils reveal a microscopic creature that may be resilient to climate change
Newly-discovered fossil imprints from phytoplankton show that the organisms didn't die off during past global climate fluctuations.
The world's most vital forests are dying at twice the rate they did 35 years ago — study
Evidence shows that tree mortality has doubled in the last 35 years in Australian tropical forests, which could result in forests becoming carbon sources one day.
Pollution is responsible for one in six deaths each year — and it’s getting worse
It's a sobering finding, but scientists hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Study: Being close to nature reduces the risk of stroke
Air pollution, unsurprisingly, increases it.
Octopus facts: 5 incredible tidbits you didn't know about the cephalopod
What octopuses eat depends on what species they are and where they live.
Can restaurant menus help diners choose climate-friendly meals?
Two key fixes could seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions when eating out.
Watch: Shocking footage shows 2 North Carolina homes claimed by rising seas
Coastal erosion is causing shorelines to creep closer to where people live.
Summer 2022: 3 states could experience temperatures 5.4 degrees higher than average
CDC report reveals scorching summer highs. Here are 4 key takeaways.
4 of the worst heat waves in the last 60 years went unrecorded — here's why
A new study retrieves what slipped through the cracks.
Studies linking nature to better mental health focus on wealthy nations — here's why that's a huge problem
Outdoor psychology has a cultural bias problem
I NEED MY SPACE
Boeing’s Starliner lands in the desert — and brings NASA one step closer to a key strategic goal
Starliner’s path to success has been turbulent.
Watch: Boeing Starliner makes a cushy landing in New Mexico desert
The landing marks an important milestone for Starliner.
NASA Voyager glitch and more: Understand the world through 7 images
Skincare secrets from dolphins and new insights into long Covid: These are the best science images of the week.
Hubble Telescope captures rare sight of a “smiling” space object
Say cheese!
Can hummingbirds survive climate change? Scientists say it's complicated
New climate change research could spell bad news for hummingbirds.
Pollution is responsible for one in six deaths each year — and it’s getting worse
It's a sobering finding, but scientists hope it will serve as a wake-up call.
Study: Being close to nature reduces the risk of stroke
Air pollution, unsurprisingly, increases it.
Can restaurant menus help diners choose climate-friendly meals?
Two key fixes could seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions when eating out.
A massive societal problem for humans is also harming animals
Studying wealth inequality in the animal kingdom could help us understand evolution.
How one architect’s radical ideas about nature changed American cities forever
Frederick Law Olmsted would have been 200 years old today — his legacy endures.
Look: 8 animals will flourish thanks to the largest wildlife corridor in the world
The project will break ground on Earth Day.
Biologists have cracked the ‘long-standing mystery’ of egg mimicking in birds
Or, how to trick someone else into raising your kids (according to birds).
Where and when did humans evolve? New climate data may reveal the answer
A behemoth new study reveals startling insight into ancient human evolution.
Study reveals an alarming link between depression and disasters
As climate change worsens, so too will the mental health repercussions.
The sad tale of the world's largest bee
It’s four times larger than a honeybee.
Parks in these 10 U.S. cities provide the biggest happiness boost
The votes are in.
New research reveals hundreds of “hidden” animal species may be lurking in plain sight
Move over, Carl Linnaeus.
New research reveals disturbing racial disparities in U.S. air pollution
Recent reports reveal how historically marginalized communities experience greater air pollution exposure.
Look: Scientists finally discover how boa constrictors can eat giant meals without suffocating
Planting trees can be good for the environment — but only if you do it right
How good is planting trees, really?
Boeing’s Starliner lands in the desert — and brings NASA one step closer to a key strategic goal
Starliner’s path to success has been turbulent.
Watch: Boeing Starliner makes a cushy landing in New Mexico desert
The landing marks an important milestone for Starliner.
Hubble Telescope captures rare sight of a “smiling” space object
Say cheese!
50 years ago, the U.S. and U.S.S.R. joined forces to ensure astronauts could survive in space
Could this happen today?
NASA plans to launch an unexpected organism to space to study cosmic radiation
Cosmic radiation remains a significant danger to spacefarers.
10 years ago, one SpaceX launch showed NASA they could work with Elon Musk
“This mission heralds the dawn of a new era of space exploration.”
Voyager 1 is sending bizarre, glitchy signals back to NASA
The puzzling signal is coming from onboard the spacecraft, but there’s a challenge in diagnosing from afar.
China and Russia are on track to set up a Moon base by 2036 — here’s the plan
The politics of Earth play out on the Moon, too.
These galaxies have no dark matter — and astronomers may finally know why
A galaxy 65 million light years away holds secrets to an ancient traffic jam, which may have kicked out dark matter in the process.
NASA InSight shutting down and more: Understand the world through 9 images
Look: ESA captures remarkable images of a “hedgehog” structure on the Sun
A hedgehog on the Sun? It’s more likely than you think.
Boeing Starliner OFT-2 launch date, specs, and timeline for the ISS flight
The second launch of the Starliner will take place Thursday, with Boeing's ISS abilities on the line.
70 years ago, the world united for a monumental scientific project — and kicked off the Space Race
This week marks the 70th anniversary of a landmark scientific collaboration across the world.
NASA announces the end of its Marsquake-hunting lander
Martian dust is bringing a unique Martian mission to an end.
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft takes another shot at the International Space Station
Plus: When it comes to vaccines, fat matters.
For All Mankind Season 3 release date, trailer, cast, plot for the Apple TV+ sci-fi series
Following a huge Season 2 finale, here’s everything we know about the alternate history of For All Mankind Season 3.
Animals
Can hummingbirds survive climate change? Scientists say it's complicated
New climate change research could spell bad news for hummingbirds.
NASA Voyager glitch and more: Understand the world through 7 images
Skincare secrets from dolphins and new insights into long Covid: These are the best science images of the week.
Watch: Skydiving salamanders survive falls from redwood trees by gliding effortlessly
In a new study, researchers tested the wandering salamander's skydiving skills by dropping them into a wind tunnel.
Bees and humans have a shocking skill in common, new study reveals
This revelation could unearth new details about the history of our own brains.
Can hummingbirds survive climate change? Scientists say it's complicated
New climate change research could spell bad news for hummingbirds.
Watch: Boeing Starliner makes a cushy landing in New Mexico desert
The landing marks an important milestone for Starliner.
Ancient Roman man lived in agony before Vesuvius eruption killed him — DNA analysis
His death in the volcanic eruption may have been a relief.
Earthquake weather
Earthquake predictions are going viral online — and spreading dangerous conspiracies along the way.
NASA Voyager glitch and more: Understand the world through 7 images
Skincare secrets from dolphins and new insights into long Covid: These are the best science images of the week.
Origin of Life: Scientists may have found a missing link between the primordial world and modern life
How the chemistry of life moved beyond the RNA world isn’t fully understood.
Hubble Telescope captures rare sight of a “smiling” space object
Say cheese!
Watch: Skydiving salamanders survive falls from redwood trees by gliding effortlessly
In a new study, researchers tested the wandering salamander's skydiving skills by dropping them into a wind tunnel.
The first congressional hearing on UFOs in 50 years shows America’s interest in aliens will never fade
In the 1960s, just as now, the US military expressed great interest in UFOs.
Bees and humans have a shocking skill in common, new study reveals
This revelation could unearth new details about the history of our own brains.
The Solar System may have lost the original “Planet Nine”
The early Solar System was a much different place than that seen today.
10 years ago, one SpaceX launch showed NASA they could work with Elon Musk
“This mission heralds the dawn of a new era of space exploration.”
Why is my cat peeing everywhere? Pet experts explain this surprisingly complex behavior
If Fluffy is peeing outside the litter box, consider it a warning sign.
70-year-old astronomy photos may be clues to alien visitors — study
The plates, taken prior to the launch of Sputnik, show satellite-like objects near Earth.
How do dolphins maintain their glowing skin? A study reveals the surprising answer
Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it’s gorgonian coral.
The most controversial alien sci-fi movie on Amazon Prime explores a murky theory on the origin of life
Is it problematic to suggest aliens are the origin of life on Earth? Let's explain.
