NASA astronaut Jonny Kim will discuss his eight-month International Space Station mission during a live news conference on Dec. 19....
A gustnado may look like a tornado, but it’s a different weather phenomenon. Learn what a gustnado is, how it forms, and why it’s usually weaker.
Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified three unusual early-universe objects that may be “dark stars”—not dark, and not quite stars—powered by dark matter annihilation,...
Humans are still evolving! From skin color to lactose tolerance and disease resistance, discover how our bodies keep adapting to changing environments and why evolution is...
why can't I wiggle my toes? Ever wondered why you can't wiggle your toes one at a time like your fingers? Learn how evolution, muscles, and...
A new study finds over 50% of online articles are now AI-generated, raising questions about the future of human writing. Discover why formulaic content is most...
NASA’s ESCAPADE mission launched two small, affordable orbiters to Mars on Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket. Discover how these twin spacecraft will study Mars’ atmosphere, test...
A new study shows pregnant women exposed to PFAS-contaminated drinking water face higher risks of low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality. Learn how PFAS,...
Most normal matter in the universe isn’t found in stars or planets. Discover how astronomers traced it to the cosmic web between galaxies using fast radio...
Habitable zone planets: Scientists use the habitable zone to find planets that could host liquid water and life. Learn how planetary atmospheres and geology determine true...
