The planned lunar outpost is part of the nation's newly revealed exploration road map.

What happens when scientists design flower mixes not just for beauty, but to supercharge pollinator visits? You get gardens bursting with color, and bees that can’t stay away.

"As this type of technology develops, it's going to have spinoff benefits for sustainability technology here on Earth as well."

Hidden landscapes under Antarctic ice may slow glacier flow. These ancient surfaces could change how we predict sea-level rise. Scientists have identified remnants of ancient landscapes in East Antarctica that are believed to have been shaped by rivers and ma…

When two fluids don't mix well, they sometimes form strange patterns called "viscous fingering," or Saffman-Taylor instability. Studying these patterns can help scientists understand how to design systems for carbon storage, a key part of managing climate cha…

IN A NUTSHELL 🌞 Solar storms are causing SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to reenter Earth’s atmosphere sooner than planned. 🚀 The increased atmospheric drag from geomagnetic storms shortens the satellites’ lifespan by 10 to 12 days. ⚠️ A higher risk of satelli…

These five Android features I use aren't talked about as much as they should be, and I want to change that.

41,000 years ago, when Earth’s magnetic field weakened to a fraction of its usual strength, it allowed more harmful solar radiation to reach the surface

Sperm cells are defying one of the most fundamental laws of physics, making their way through thick fluids with ease.

Electrons can travel through silicon as waves, paving the way for smaller and more advanced devices. Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered a method to control how electricity moves through crystalline silicon, a key material i…

Easily one of the most terrifying space videos ever captured.

Older Californians are taking advantage of e-bikes help them stay active and enjoy the beautiful hillside scenery.

A team of researchers has finally detected hidden magnetism in non-magnetic metals using only laser light—solving a 150-year mystery.

Black hole and Big Bang singularities break our best theory of gravity. A trilogy of theorems hints that physicists must go to the ends of space and time to find a fix.

Scientists demonstrate that quantum networks of clocks offer a new way to explore the interplay between quantum mechanics and curved space-time. Quantum networking is advancing rapidly across the globe. As a foundational technology in the emerging field of qu…

IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Ancient fossils discovered beneath Indonesian seas reveal insights into early human life in Southeast Asia. 🔍 Over 6,000 fossil specimens, including Komodo dragons and Stegodon, were uncovered during reclamation activities. 🏞️ Geological an…

Plasma waves are a critical element to understanding the many mysteries of the gas giant’s turbulent, magnetically powerful atmosphere, the researchers say.

"Whether you want to explore dark energy, dying stars, galactic powerhouses, or probably even entirely new things we’ve never seen before, this survey will be a gold mine."

A nebula where young stars sculpt dragon-like forms has been imaged in colorful detail by the Dark Energy Camera in Chile.

After the sun goes out, what will happen to the solar system — and how long will it last?

A new analysis of decades' worth of observations has revealed that Uranus does indeed emit more heat than it receives from the rays of the Sun.

For the first time ever, researchers from McGill University have altered oat's DNA with great success.

A rare sperm whale tooth discovered in southern Spain reveals ancient Iberians' reverence for marine life and its ritual significance.

The asteroid is so dense, physicists say it could contain elements outside the periodic table.

Our first meeting was a bit awkward. One of us is an archaeologist who studies how past peoples interacted with their environments. Two of us are geophysicists who investigate interactions between solar activity and Earth's magnetic field.