Researchers find the most massive neutron star ever
It's almost too massive to exist.
Scientists detect climate “smoking gun” signature in rivers
For decades, researchers have been trying to detect the influence of climate on river formation -- now, they've done it.
Trippy AI writes interactive text adventure game on the fly
The algorithm took inspiration from Ender's Game.
Climate change has to be addressed *now*, most Americans agree
Despite US President Donald Trump’s views on the issue, two-thirds of Americans believe climate change is either a crisis or ...
Scientists design the (new) darkest material ever
Move over, Vantablack -- this thing is 10 times darker.
What light pollution is and what we can do about it
It's not like you could just flip a switch and... oh.
How Volcanic Mountains Cool the Climate
Though coastal plutons spew greenhouse gases into the atmosphere as they form, they also pull some of those gases back ...
Hot left testicles, cubed wombat poop, and the dirtiest money in the world among Ig Nobel winners
It's that time of the year when we celebrate research that "first make people laugh, and then make them think."
Solved for 42: long-lasting math problem finally gets its answer
42 may or may not be the answer to everything -- but it's definitely a solution for this math problem.
Scientists extract the oldest DNA data from 1.7-million-year-old rhino tooth
The findings could ultimately help scientists
Drinking tea may improve your brain health, study shows
People aged 60 or older who regularly drink tea had brain regions that were interconnected in a more efficient way.
Newfound comet could be an interstellar object, experts argue
It's only the second time that astronomers have detected an interstellar visitor.
Exercising with a coach might be good for fighting depression
Hiring a coach to help you exercise can improve mood more than being on your own.
Scientists reconstruct the first 24 hours of dinosaur-killing asteroid impact
Molten rock shooting for the moon, huge tsunamis hundreds of feet tall, and global wildfires were triggered immediately after the ...
The supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way just got very hungry
This big boy just got the munchies.
Fossil fuel extraction and use in the Arctic is changing the local chemistry
The Arctic is seeing a buildup of pollutants linked to fossil fuels.
Climate warming could impair soils’ ability to sustain crops
Turns out, more rain is not always what you want.
Power generator turns on the lights by harnessing the cold of the night
This is one cool example of renewable energy.
How long can you go without sleep? Key facts
Sleep deprivation can cause serious health problems over extended periods of time. Here's what you need to know.
