Why the driest place in North America is seeing an explosion of wildflowers
The driest place in North America is covered with an explosion of wildflowers right now. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with ecologist Tiffany Pereira about Death
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Texas’s state animals, armadillos, are making North Carolina their home
Armadillos are making North Carolina their home. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with wildlife biologist Colleen Olfenbuttel about how Texas’ state mammal has gotten a foothold
Measles’ resurgence in the US is a grim sign of what’s coming
Two pandemic researchers explore the recent resurgence of measles in the U.S. and what it could mean for the future of disease responsiveness.
The government is very serious about UFOs. So why are researchers being stymied?
An unidentified anomalous phenomena researcher discusses the stigma faced by similar experts conducting their studies into other UAP events while the government continues to release
In physics first, Chinese scientists create rare ‘hexagonal diamond’ that’s harder than natural diamond
Researchers made small, pure samples of the elusive mineral lonsdaleite – also known as hexagonal diamond — and tested its material properties to show it’s
Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation
We’ve brought you the best early deals on our favorite wildlife observation equipment ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale — here’s everything we know so far.
Amazon Spring Sale 2026: Stargazing deals on telescopes, cameras and binoculars
We’ve brought you the best early deals on our favorite stargazing equipment ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale — here’s everything we know so far.
Science news this week: AMOC’s collapse signal, the sun’s galactic migration, the world’s smallest QR code and oil’s dying days
March 14, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
Master gardener Jessica Damiano explains seed packet lingo to aid successful gardening
Spring is just so close and with it – time to sow the seeds. But what do all those words on the packets really mean?
Shimmering Light in Egg Nebula
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope reveals the clearest view yet of the Egg Nebula. This structure of gas and dust was created by a dying, Sun-like
GPS is being weaponized in electronic warfare — and it’s putting ships at risk
A cybersecurity researcher explores how GPS disruption can happen and its dangerous consequences.
The appendix evolved at least 32 times across 361 species, so it’s ‘unlikely to be a useless evolutionary accident,’ research finds
Two researchers explore the evolutionary history of the appendix and its role in human health.
Pi has been calculated to trillions of digits — is that completely irrational?
A single server smashed the pi world record, churning out 314 trillion digits in 110 days.
Garmin Venu 4 smartwatch review: Sleek and sporty
Garmin’s latest everyday smartwatch gets even more serious about fitness.