Would Earth Still Be Habitable Without Us?
Here’s a thought experiment that keeps planetary scientists awake at night. Strip every living thing from our planet,…
A Pair of Elephant Seal Pups Wins the 2026 Underwater Photographer of the Year — Colossal
From dramatic aquatic encounters to deep caves to fish and amphibians closely guarding their eggs, there’s an entire…
Astronomers solve decades-old mystery of dust sizes in massive stars
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Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway | Trump administration
Almost all coal-fired power plants in the US had the ability to comply with rules limiting their emission…
Chinese Spacecraft Damage Revealed to Be Far More Serious Than Previously Announced
In early November 2025, Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station made a shocking discovery that could have…
He Lived In A Tiny Cage For 27 Years — Now He’s Seeing The Sky For The First Time
When he was just a baby, Sen was stolen from his home in the wild. He was taken…
The Rubin Observatory’s alert system sent 800,000 pings on its first night
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s automated alert system is online and already bombarding astronomers with things to look…
Winter getting shorter in 80% of major US cities, new data shows | US weather
For the millions of people across the United States who have spent the last month digging themselves out…
Giant string of organic molecules on Mars may be one of the best signs of life yet
Organic molecules discovered within a stone on Mars cannot be fully explained by nonbiological processes, and it’s “reasonable…
‘Healthy fear is good’: Wildlife pros share tips on staying safe from crocodiles, vital though dangerous keystone species of Sabah’s ecosystem
KOTA KINABALU, Feb 28 — Public awareness and behavioural change are key to reducing crocodile attacks in Sabah,…
This plastic is made from milk and it vanishes in 13 weeks
As concerns grow about the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste, scientists are accelerating efforts to develop…
‘We’re starting to find a lot more weirdness’: These strange animals can control their body heat
In 1774, British physician-scientist Charles Blagden received an unusual invitation from a fellow physician: to spend time in…