Historical discovery—Marine animals never before seen are found in Antarctica, which could rewrite the history of biology
A research trip to Antarctica uncovered marine life that hadn't been seen before in one of the world's most remote...
Zero-calorie sweeteners are losing their healthy halo, and a new natural sugar could soon disrupt what people put in coffee and desserts
We used to believe artificial sweeteners were the answer to making sugary treats healthier, but lately, some of the biggest...
Artificial intelligence moves into America’s coal mines, and companies say smarter machines may solve labor shortages and safety risks
When we think about mining in the USA, we can't help but think about the gruesome, exhausting work our men...
California advances hydrogen blending to cut emissions, but the proposal is reopening fears about asthma, explosions, and unequal risk in vulnerable communities
Alma Figueroa got worried when she found out her gas company wants to try a debated method to fight climate...
Goodbye to cell phones in class in New Jersey—a new law signed by Phil Murphy prohibits their use from kindergarten through high school
Those of us who have been around for a few decades remember school hallways filled with a tumultuous ambient sound:...
Scientists confirm that reintroducing giant tortoises is bringing life back to forgotten Galápagos islands
Back in the late 1800s, groups of whalers, settlers, and pirates completely shifted the balance of the Galapagos Islands by...
It sounds like something out of a movie, but NASA says it’s real—the black hole in the Milky Way that is about to wake up
We might be on track to hit a supermassive black hole a lot sooner than anyone expected. Tucked away inside the...
No tomb or direct descendants—this is how they are trying to discover Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA from his artistic legacy
Researchers working on the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project think they might have actually found a sample of DNA from...
Confirmed by NASA scientists—orbital mirrors could shine brighter than the moon and alter the night sky
Global demand for energy just keeps climbing. A mix of growing populations, more people using heaters and air conditioners, our...
Neither Iceland nor Chile—these are the unexpected destinations where 2026 will offer the best skies, according to astronomy experts
After a year featuring a brilliant green comet, a rare eclipse at sunrise, perfect views of the planets, a traveler...