Scientists found two mysterious ‘ghost’ ancestors hiding in our DNA
Two previously unknown human relatives left traces of their DNA in people alive today, adding another layer to…
What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching.…
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Fertilization is often imagined as a frantic race, with millions of sperm competing for a single prize. But…
Our recommendations for safe solar eclipse glasses for the Aug. 12, 2026 eclipse
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NASA’s newest telescope set to track Earth-like planets closer to launch | National
An artist impression of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. (SWNS) By Dean Murray A space telescope set…
Water cuts loom as US unveils long-awaited response to Colorado River crisis | US news
The US government released its anxiously awaited plan for how to manage the Colorado River crisis on Friday,…
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country – BBC
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999 in the West Country BBCNASA Science Soars During August Total…
Asteroid Apophis, named for the Egyptian god of chaos, will pass closer to Earth on 13 April 2029 than many weather satellites do — roughly 32,000 kilometres from the surface — and up to 90% of the world’s population may see it with the naked eye
On the evening of 13 April 2029, a point of light may appear among the stars and move…
AST SpaceMobile Locks In Next Launch For Its Mega Satellites
Space start-up AST SpaceMobile (ASTS +0.92%) has announced Aug. 5 as the date of its next launch and…
Campers Hear An Aluminum Can Rolling — Then Spot A Little Hedgehog
The other day, Phontus Oktabec and his partner were staying at a campsite in Sweden when they had…
Charon’s Mountains Reveal Moon Once Spun 10x Faster
Pluto’s moon, Charon, is one of the most unexplored (and arguably underappreciated) planetary objects in the entire solar…
Scientists finally find a way to recycle plastic indefinitely
Chemistry chair Wei Zhang (right) and Graduate Research Assistant Zepeng Lei study plastic materials in the Zhang Lab.…