Space — the prettiest frontier.
Novel system allows robots to learn new skills just by looking at you do it
Can it teach them how to love, though?
Tiny, new-generation robot can walk on land, water, or swim — while being downright adorable
This cutesy bot hides a lot of potential.
Why do we stretch?
We all do it.
Scientists are now able to bio-print corneas
This research could usher in corneas-on-demand.
The rulers of every important European state from 400 BC to present day, in one amazing video map
The rise and fall of empires in one epic animated map.
Average atmospheric CO2 levels last month were the highest we’ve ever recorded, ever
Yikes.
This video that doesn’t feature Barack Obama can teach us a lot about fake news
Non-Barack Obama has an important announcement to make.
NASA’s stunning, 4K ‘Tour of the Moon’ is just as good as visiting the place — if not better
Eye candy galore.
Researcher captures stunning video of Antarctic minke whales
Minke whales are grossly understudied, but researchers hope to fix that.
Three Old Scientific Concepts Getting a Modern Look
The ancients often got it wrong about science — but they weren’t that far off.
Thrilling video shows crabeater seal evade frantic attack from a pod of hungry orcas
The great escape!
This IKEA ad might change your life — if you pee on it
Embedded inside the magazine is a redesigned ELISA pregnancy test.
“Exceptional” mammoth skeleton sold for over half a million dollars in France
He’s fat AND big boned. Well, was. Now he’s just big boned.
Old-growth forests offer safe haven to bird species struggling with climate change
They’re really nice cool places for raising baby birds — or fo rest!
3D-printed “living tattoo” turns bacteria into sensors and computers you can wear
Handy!
What was the Indus Valley Civilization: the forgotten superpower of the ancient world
One of the most advanced civilizations on Earth at its time, the Harappans tragically never made it out of Antiquity.
UK archaeologists unearth “nationally important” collection of Iron Age artifacts
Among the most intriguing findings are a group of (likely ceremonial) cauldrons that show signs of long-term use and repair.
NASA releases atmospheric simulation of this year’s hurricane season
Cool and pretty at the same time!? NASA gets the best things!
We’re one step closer to understanding the Mpemba effect, or why hot water freezes faster
Physics, the original troll.