Category: Science

NASA is about to roll its Artemis II moon rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to fix a helium flow issue that guarantees astronauts

An ancient, fast-feeding quasar is breaking the rules of how black holes consume matter and generate galaxy-shaping jets.

At least 1.4 million seagulls feed at landfills across North America, which aside from the nuisance it might pose, is also a threat to the

A new study combining European ice core data and historical records of the infamous Black Death pandemic of 1349-1353 shows metal mining and smelting have

This high-resolution still image is part of a video taken by several cameras as NASA’s Perseverance rover touched down on Mars on February 18, 2021.

Intuition breaks down once we’re dealing with the endless. To begin with: Some infinities are bigger than others. The post How Can Infinity Come in

A land dispute may have led to the massacre 3,000 years ago, suggesting Europe’s transition to farming wasn’t always peaceful.

A new study suggests that inherited traits explain a small but measurable share of why some people relocate far from where they were born.

These STEM star projectors make learning about constellations, planets and astronomy fun and easy for kids, plus they’re ideal gifts for the little (and big)

Discover the latest news, features and articles about ancient China’s rulers, philosophy, and the Great Wall of China.

Lotus shoes are tiny footwear associated with foot-binding, a beauty practice that lasted for at least a millennium in China.

The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger. (Image credit: Matthew Irving)

A new study shows that that menopause was associated with worse sleep, increased mental health problems and even changes within the brain itself.

Six planets will shine together in the evening sky on Feb. 28. Here’s how to get the best view before they disappear.