The green comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is now visible in the night sky in North America. Here's how to see it. | Continue reading
Experts explain why it's healthy to let your children occasionally play in the dirt — and it may not be for the reasons you assume. | Continue reading
The experimental fusion reactor sustained temperatures of 180 million degrees Fahrenheit for a record-breaking 48 seconds. | Continue reading
We reviewed the Oladance OWS Pro — we think they could make open-ear mainstream. | Continue reading
Do some species have instincts, or are these behaviors learned? | Continue reading
Health officials are encouraging people at risk of mpox to seek vaccination, as cases are on the rise. | Continue reading
Scientists suggest that killer whales be divided into two distinct species. | Continue reading
NASA test drove the mini autonomous rovers that will soon fly to the moon and collectively map the lunar surface. | Continue reading
A genetic match to an ancient person doesn't mean you're more related genealogically. | Continue reading
Three rockets ferrying science instruments will be launched into the eclipse's shadow on April 8. Here's what scientists hope to learn. | Continue reading
Finland's river crystals hold clues about the formation of 'Scandinavia's' oldest bedrock 3.75 billion years ago. | Continue reading
Totality, when the moon completely covers the sun's face, is the climax of a total solar eclipse. Here's what time totality starts in all 13 states where the total solar eclipse will be visible on April 8. | Continue reading
Aroma researchers worked out which chemicals in body odor differ between infants and teens who have hit puberty. | Continue reading
When the moon fully eclipses the sun, it's not just the sky that changes. Your eyes do, too. | Continue reading
A small study in Scotland suggests many kids overestimate the agency and intellect of AI assistants like Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. | Continue reading
Researchers suggest ancient quarry sites in Israel were favored because they were close to elephant migration routes. | Continue reading
New infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope unveil a galaxy far, far away that's creating new stars. | Continue reading
The latest special edition from All About History is a great way to learn more about archaeology and ancient civilizations, such as the Vikings and Ancient Greeks. | Continue reading
Earth's mass took hundreds of years to estimate, and even now, experts don't agree on the exact number. | Continue reading
The budget-friendly Amazfit Balance is light, sleek, and packed to the brim with health tracking features — but can it deliver performance on par with more premium fitness trackers? | Continue reading
Scientists discovered this little panda skeleton that lives off the coast of a Japanese island was a new species after scuba divers posted photos of it online. | Continue reading
The location of the solar system's outer boundary is a point of contention among astronomers. There are three possible candidates, which "all have merit." But which one is best? | Continue reading
On March 28, Earth was hit by an X-class solar flare that was strong enough to ionize part of the planet's atmosphere. | Continue reading
The CDC has reported the first human case of swine flu in the U.S. in 2024. There's no evidence of the infection spreading between people. | Continue reading
In lab-dishes studies, proteins drawn from tiny tardigrades slowed human cell metabolism. | Continue reading
CDC data shows that more than 60 measles cases have been reported so far in 2024, surpassing last year's total. | Continue reading
More than two decades ago, scientists predicted that at ultra-low temperatures, many atoms could undergo 'quantum superchemistry' and chemically react as one. They've finally shown it's real. | Continue reading
First predicted by Einstein more than a century ago, lasers have shaped our modern technological landscape. But how do they work? | Continue reading
A four-atom molecule has broken the record for coldest large molecule. | Continue reading
Japan's SLIM lunar lander has survived another night on the moon, despite being designed to die after the first lunar night. | Continue reading
The novel dual-action Laifen Wave electric toothbrush promises to revolutionize your daily brushing routine — but can it deliver on performance? | Continue reading
The researchers hit a rate of 301 terabits per second — equivalent to transferring 1,800 4K movies over the internet in one second — using existing fiber-optic cables. | Continue reading
When and where will the double cicada brood emerge? Here's what to expect from this rare phenomenon, which occurs only once every 221 years. | Continue reading
From observing how the sun works to how animals react to darkness in the daytime, here are 4 simple, NASA-funded science projects you can contribute to during the April 8 total solar eclipse. | Continue reading
The CDC issued a health alert about an uptick in invasive meningococcal disease in 2023 that appears to be continuing into 2024. | Continue reading
Archaeologists found a 600-year-old castle with a moat in Brittany, France. | Continue reading
Scientists used DNA to create a facial reconstruction of a Chinese emperor who ruled 1,500 years ago. | Continue reading
Supercomputers play a vital role in scientific discoveries — from helping us forecast climate change to discovering new drugs. We've rounded up the top fastest on the planet right now. | Continue reading
California health officials warn that the number of active tuberculosis cases in the state rose last year. | Continue reading
Though everyone is hoping for clear skies, here's what might happen if an eclipse-chaser's worst enemy — clouds — decides to make an appearance. | Continue reading
Rescuers have been trying to coax a 2-year-old orca from a lagoon off Vancouver Island and back to the ocean for five days, but they only have a 30-minute window every day when waters are high. | Continue reading
The final liftoff of a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is scheduled Thursday at 2:45 p.m. ET. You can watch it live here. | Continue reading
Ancient hunter-gatherers created rock art next to dinosaur footprints in what is now Brazil. | Continue reading
Technical scuba divers found a rare pink handfish hidden among the wreckage of the SS Tasman. | Continue reading
Popular VR headsets like the Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro can be broken into, with hackers adding fake experiences called "inception layers" that let them manipulate how a user behaves. | Continue reading
The remains of the ornately decorated Roman buildings contain numerous artifacts, including "curse tablets," tiny axes and a horse-headed belt buckle. | Continue reading
Once more, sildenafil, the main active component of the "little blue pill," has been found to be associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. | Continue reading
A new polarized light image of the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* has given us our first clear look at the magnetic field of the cosmic juggernaut, which suggests that it may have superheated jets just like even larger black holes. | Continue reading