How many generations of humans have there been?
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Category: Science
Artemis III Rocket Core Stage Moves to NASA Kennedy
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) core stage for the Artemis III mission moves into the Vehicle Assembly Building at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on
Are some people wired to see ghosts? A psychologist explains what makes paranormal experiences more likely
Is my brain wired to never see a ghost? A psychologist on three factors that make a paranormal experience more likely
Scientists got mouse eyes to perform photosynthesis — and no, they didn’t turn green
Special eye drops containing photosynthetic machinery from spinach leaves have helped combat dry eye, a new mouse experiment reveals.
Blue Moon 2026: An extremely rare micromoon rises tonight
A rare Blue Moon, the second full moon in May, will also be a “micromoon” near its farthest point from Earth.
New device could make processors run 1,000 times faster without additional waste heat — scientists say it could reduce data center energy demands
A new device could allow computer processors to operate significantly faster, without generating waste heat.
Science news this week: Exploding rocket overshadows NASA’s next steps to the moon, ‘Doomsday Glacier’ faces big loss, quantum computer AI hybrid shows impressive results, and war deepens Iran’s water crisis
May 30, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over
What is jetlag, and how can you avoid it?
Long-haul travelers often feel totally out of whack for several days after arriving at their destination. Jet lag is a natural phenomenon, but can it
Bean plants call for aerial reinforcements when caterpillars attack
NPR’s Short Wave talks about a weakness in a well-known insect repellant, how plants call wasps to their defense and how bigger rewards speed up
War has brought Iran’s water crisis to a breaking point: ‘Things will collapse unless there is meaningful structural change’
Iran is experiencing “water bankruptcy” that stems from decades of broken water governance and aggressive policies, and the current war is exacerbating the crisis.
‘Very rough day’: Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in gigantic fireball, days after being selected for NASA moon missions
The rocket explosion, a contender for the largest in American history, is a significant setback for Jeff Bezos and NASA.
Chinese chemists test ‘self-cleaning’ fabric coating that can remove stains without laundry detergent
Material scientists in China have created a new kind of coating that keeps clothes clean without the need for wasteful detergents. It could reduce the
Hubble Spies Faint Irregular Galaxy
This NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures the faint glow of the dwarf irregular galaxy ESO 490-017.
Key Chemistry Question Answered, No Quantum Computer Required
What Garnet Chan cares most about is basic science. He entered chemistry decades ago to understand some of the most consequential biochemical processes on Earth.