Category: Science

Lake Salda, in southwestern Turkey, bears a close resemblance to Mars’ Jezero crater, which is currently being sampled by NASA’s Perseverance rover.

A NASA map shows the regions across the Northern Hemisphere where this weekend’s partial solar eclipse will be visible, how much of the sun will be blocked out, and what time the eclipse will hit its peak.

What are the narwhals up to? Generally, we don’t really know! They are mysterious creatures. NPR science correspondent Nell Greenfieldboyce talks about new, rare drone footage scientists captured of arctic narwhals. The video sparked new ideas for how they use their tusks. Read Nell’s full piece . Love mysterious critters and want to hear more? Email us at shortwave@npr.org .

A genetic change that boosts a cell’s aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, a Canadian startup says it will move ahead, whether or not rules are in place. (Image credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration)

A rare sunrise solar eclipse will be visible from 13 U.S. states on Saturday (March 29), as well as locations in Canada and Europe. Here’s how to watch for free online, no matter where you are.

NordicTrack are renowned for producing some of the best exercise equipment around and its Commercial S22i Studio Cycle indoor cycling bike is no different with a load of fitness and health improving features.

A new study suggests that never-seen-before stem cells in the human retina can restore vision in mice with a common eye disorder. But more work is needed to translate the treatment to people.

A budget smartwatch with a lightweight and stylish design that’s let down by clumsy navigation and poor battery life.

An ancient and enormous organism called Prototaxites, initially found to be a type of fungus, may actually be an unknown branch of life, researchers say.

The strange sight is actually two galaxies, with the light of the second warped around the one at the front as a result of its massive gravity.

The instrument enclosure of NASA’s Near-Earth Object Surveyor is prepared for critical environmental tests inside the historic Chamber A at the Space Environment Simulation Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston in December 2024.

This mirrorless camera is an absolute beast, with a massive 61MP resolution, AI-powered autofocus and 8K video shooting — but is the Sony A7R V still worth buying in 2025?

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully detected auroras on Neptune for the first time ever, finishing a job that NASA’s Voyager 2 probe began decades ago.