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Engineers use 19th-century photography technique to create stretchy, color-changing films

There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.

The bees of the seas: how some crustaceans "pollinate" seaweed

So the next time you and your kids decide to have the talk, it could be the birds and the bees and…the crustaceans?

NASA wants two more helicopters on the Red Planet in its bid to return Martian rocks to Earth by the 2030s

Ingenuity could be just the first of many Martian helicopters

Massive Chinese rocket booster parts could free fall onto Earth next week

China is already building a reputation for falling rocket debris.

Why does Jupiter lack a true ring structure?

The answer to Jupiter's ring problem lies in its moons.

The long-term effects of space flight on astronauts could be more concerning than thought

Space can play havoc on the human body, but researchers are figuring out ways to tackle its ill effects.

Dormant black hole discovered outside Milky Way by 'black hole police'

The discovery gives astronomers a unique look at the processes that happen when black holes are born.

Scientists pinpoint the precise Martian crater that ejected world's oldest meteorite

There are more than 90 million craters on Mars, but out of all of them researchers were able to tell where this meteorite originated from.

Citizen scientist almost doubles known brown dwarf binaries close to the Sun

It's not just the pros that can make massive contributions to astronomy. And you could too.

Scientists want to use the sun's space-time warping to eavesdrop on potential extraterrestrial radio signals

Stars could be used like telephone towers to relay messages across interstellar space.

The 2022 Tonga volcano eruption was one of the largest ever recorded

A new analysis has verified that the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai undersea volcano in January 2022 was among the most explosive volcanic eruptions ever recorded. It was the largest volcanic eruption of the 21st century and also the largest eruption since the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa. The study, led by scientists from the […]

Two gruesome orcas are terrorizing South Africa's great white sharks, slaughtering them for their livers

Great White sharks have been making a hasty exit from one South African area. Now, scientists have found the stomach-churning reason why.

The booming space tourism industry may undo decades of ozone layer regeneration

Going to space is a fantasy many are willing to pay a lot of money to fullfill, but is the cost to the environment being factored in?

Could these fish skins prevent wrinkles?

Scientists found that Pacific whiting skin reactivates collagen pathways in human skin cells, hinting towards anti-wrinkling effects.

"Blue blobs" point to new type of star system

These isolated collections of blue stars are puzzling astronomers.

Epilepsy drug prices in the US surged 277% since 2010

Managing epilepsy in the United States can break the bank.

Astronomers just spotted the fastest supernova we've seen so far

This nova was so unusually fast, it was like someone flicked a flashlight on and off.

Scientists find novel antibiotics in ocean plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is a huge problem, but it could unexpectedly help solve another major challenge: antibiotic-resistanc superbugs.

Traveling kelp connects Southern Ocean communities

Meet kelp -- the oceans' superconnecter.

In the future, moon astronauts could look to volcanoes for their water supplies

There's no liquid water on the surface of the moon -- but that doesn't mean there's no way to get water on the moon.

Scientists grow plants in lunar soil for the first time

However, the plants showed significant signs of stress, indicating that lunar soil is not exactly to their liking.

This is the best way to flirt, according to science

Looks like humor is the way to go when looking to find a steady partner.

Astronomers discover rare "black widow" binary

Black widow binaries are exceptionally rare. To make things more interesting, this could be a triple black widow.

Moon's soil could produce oxygen and fuel

A Chinese finding could give potential moon dwellers room to breathe.

Portable briefcase-sized device could make saltwater drinkable

The unit was tested at the beach and it worked on its first run.

There's a new hypothesis for T rex's small arms

But you probably wouldn't say it to its face.

Astronomers discover micronova explosions

The Universe is a dynamic place teeming with unknowns -- but step by step, we're learning new things about it.

Ancient comet with huge nucleus headed towards our cosmic vicinity

It's big, but don't worry, it won't come near Earth.

Astronomers have pegged the farthest galaxy ever discovered

HD1 bests the rest.

Hubble just found the most distant star ever discovered

Hubble just chalked up another first.

Astronomers reveal Milky Way's birthday, showing our galaxy is much older than thought

The Milky Way isn't exactly a young buck.

Exoplanet count eclipses 5,000th discovery

The 5,000th exoplanet could just be the beginning.

U.S. astronaut sets new record for continuous stay in space after 341 days on ISS

There is a new record setter in town.

Sun's coronal loops could be optical illusions

Coronal loops may not be what they seem.

Spooky "transient" object detected in our galactic neighborhood

We weren't even sure something like this was possible

New AI improves orbit entry for Mars satellites

A new algorithm could change the Mars orbiter game.

Living in space destroys astronauts' red blood cells

Red blood cell counts are just one of the concerns of space travel.

Astronomers spy oblong-shaped planet

WASP-103b bucks the trend when it comes to planet shape.

Supernovae could have helped create life on Earth

Could these giant explosions be the reason we exist?

Venus' clouds may be habitable to acid-neutralizing lifeforms

Could we find microbial life on Venus after all?

Parker Solar Probe becomes the first ship to "touch" the Sun

The sturdy Parker Probe has returned some really useful data after reaching the Sun's atmosphere.

Possible planet-scorching superflare discovered in distant star system

Like a dragon, a distant star belched a stream of flaming hot gas of a planetary scale.

This new procedure could be a game-changer for epilepsy

Epilepsy is an odd beast. It can affect people of all ages and ethnicities. It can be caused by a variety of underlying issues, such as head trauma, or sometimes the person can just be a victim of hereditary happenstance. Sometimes, there is no apparent reason for it whatsoever. It’s just there. Adding to that, […]

Earth's water most likely comes from space rocks weathered by the Sun

Solar wind may have primed comets and asteroids to release their water, researchers found.

European Space Agency launches new mission to measure climate change in unprecedented detail

TRUTHS measurements will allow changes in Earth’s climate to be detected faster

New report calls for a newer, bigger, and better telescope

... and honestly, we like this report.

Incentives rather than penalties work best to enact climate change policies

The carrot may be better than the stick when rallying support for policies that tackle climate change.

Blue Origin announces plans for "mixed use" space station

Just months after completing its first human space flight, Blue Origin has announced plans to build and operate a new space station to be operational by the late 2020s. The timeline is ambitious since the company has yet to put a manned flight in orbit, but Blue Origin swears by its plan. Coined “Orbital Reef,” […]

American diets consisting of even more ultra-processed foods than thought

Let’s face it, Americans have never been famous for their healthy diets and slender physiques. Now a new study out of New York University published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that the diet of the average United States citizen is including more ultra-processed foods than ever. Ultra-processed foods are defined as […]

Poop found in ancient Austrian mine shows humans consumed beer and blue cheese 2,700 years ago

Thanks to some Austrian salt mines, scientists have been able to learn more about Iron Age diets. Some of those findings have revealed that the ancient Europeans had diets that resembled a few things you might find at your Super Bowl party. The study published in the journal Current Biology discovered ancient fecal samples in […]