Rodent bones from archaeological settlements and shipwrecks in North America reveal that brown rats were introduced earlier than thought and came to dominate black rats within a few decades. | Continue reading
Initial trial results suggest that a new mRNA therapy may be able to safely and effectively treat propionic acidemia, a rare metabolic disorder. | Continue reading
A fireball spotted over Southern California was likely the flaming wreck of an orbital module from China's Shenzhou 15 astronaut mission, which launched in November 2022. | Continue reading
New images show a glowing "dashed" line in the night sky above Arizona after part of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket fell back to Earth following a double-header launch. | Continue reading
The earthquake, which struck on Wednesday morning, has killed nine people, injured more than 900 and left dozens trapped in underground tunnels. | Continue reading
Save up to half on packs of safety glasses so your family can enjoy next week's eclipse. | Continue reading
The patient is being treated with an antiviral drug and is believed to have been in contact with dairy cows infected with H5N1 avian influenza. | Continue reading
When the skies darken during the total solar eclipse on April 8, colors will change, and some stars and planets will be visible in the daytime. Here's what to look for, and where. | Continue reading
Get total eclipse ready for under $70 with this Amazon discount on Celestron's binoculars. | Continue reading
A new satellite galaxy discovered orbiting the Milky Way is either an incredibly ancient, soon-to-fragment clump of stars or the most dark-matter-dominated dwarf galaxy ever found. | Continue reading
NASA's sun-kissing Parker Solar Probe peered into the depths of a coronal mass ejection (CME) for the first time, revealing new details within the violent solar phenomenon. | Continue reading
The mysterious cylinder crashed through the home of Alejandro Otero on March 8. | Continue reading
An exceptionally skillful photograph of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket passing in front of the moon took home top prize at the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. | Continue reading
Laboratory results for a helium reservoir discovered in northern Minnesota suggest concentrations of the sought-after gas are the highest the industry has ever seen. | Continue reading
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