Long-term, they’re cheaper: Electric cars can cost 40% less to maintain over their lifetime
If you needed another reason to consider an electric car -- here it is.
A neural network has learned to identify tree species from satellite
A very useful tool for forest management.
Funeral truck vaccination ad goes viral, causes uptick in local vaccination rate
A funeral home ad has an unlikely positive effect.
Black Lives Matter protests were overwhelmingly peaceful, large-scale analysis shows
If anything, more violence was directed against the protesters.
Scientists ‘must be allowed to cry’ about the destruction of nature
"We’re documenting the destruction of the world’s most beautiful and valuable ecosystems, and it’s impossible to remain emotionally detached."
The hexagon shape and why it shows up so much in nature
The hexagon is surprisingly present in many parts of nature.
The wolf cat — how this bizarre, adorable cat came to be
It's a relatively new type of breed -- and a pretty unusual one as well.
How to tell if eggs are bad — according to science
You don't need to throw all your eggs away.
What is a Dyson sphere and could we just build one?
For now at least, Dyson spheres are reserved for civilizations more advanced than us.
Believe it or not, this is not a wasp. Neither of these are
These are not your average insects.
Why is an egg shaped like an egg? Turns out, there’s some serious math behind it
This isn't the first time researchers have had a crack at the shape of an egg.
Norway’s “Wind Catching System” wants to revolutionize how we use wind energy
This floating structure can power 80,000 homes, the company claims.
We can fight climate change while staying economically prosperous — just ask the Spirit of Green
An important read from everyone, from the high-ranking politician to the concerned citizen.
How many people will carbon dioxide kill? A lot
Meet a horrifying new metric: the "mortality cost of carbon".
Understanding that annoying film that sometimes forms on your tea
Science steps in once again to help us brew a better cup of tea.
Dog pee caused a traffic pole to collapse in Japan. Then things got weird
It's one of the weirdest stories you'll read today.
Could fiber optic cables predict Iceland’s next volcanic eruption?
Back in the day, fiber optic cables just mainly carried internet connection. That may soon change.
NASA’s Mars helicopter is doing so well its mission is extended indefinitely
The little helicopter that could.
Ice cores, ash, and palm leaves manuscripts helps researchers sort volcano mystery
Data from radiocarbon dating, geochemical analysis, and a medieval chronicle helped researchers solve an unusual puzzle.
There’s a disease that makes you hallucinate little people — and it’s as bizarre as it sounds
This is one weird disease, and it has killed people before.