NASA's Curiosity rover has reached its 5,000th Martian day, far exceeding its initial two-year mission and providing over 780,000 photos that enhance our under…

Wellness influencers and startups are marketing nicotine as a performance-enhancing product, claiming it boosts focus and mood, particularly among young profes…

A coalition of climate scientists has launched an open-access research collection to replace the U.S. government's halted climate assessment report, starting w…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is highlighting the health risks of electromagnetic fields and radio frequency radiation during his presidential campaign, aiming to enga…

The equinox on September 23, 2023, marked the start of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere, resulting in nearly equal day a…

Trump’s executive order replaces independent peer review with political appointees controlling NIH grant decisions. This shift risks prioritizing political goa…

Humanity has breached seven of the nine planetary boundaries essential for a livable Earth, including limits on climate change and biodiversity loss. This puts…

A new study suggests that the ability to control fire and the development of complex human language co-evolved around 400,000 years ago, based on archaeologica…

A Google and MIT study reveals that while 62% of papers cite AI for analysis, only 9% use it to run experiments. This gap persists because labs lack automated …

NASA has awarded SpaceX three additional crewed missions to the International Space Station to ensure a steady flow of astronaut transport and support scientif…

NASA is inviting media to cover SpaceX's 35th cargo launch to the International Space Station, scheduled for October. This mission is vital for delivering supp…

Rachel Feltman discussed significant unanswered science questions on Vox's Unexplainable podcast, highlighting mysteries like dark matter and consciousness. Th…

A study shows five minutes of idle rest boosts brain connectivity and creativity. This proves intentional downtime is as vital for mental fitness as sleep or e…

While artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now solve challenging math equations and respond in human-like language, the question of AI consciousness has mo…

Giant armored crustaceans, or amphipods, can survive for years without food due to a gene acquired from bacteria that allows them to metabolize alternative ene…

A nonprofit released a roadmap to structure solar geoengineering research, moving it from theory to evidence-based policy. This plan helps leaders evaluate cli…

A survey by the Geological Society of America found that 80% of researchers face harmful interactions during geoscience fieldwork, primarily due to harassment …

NASA is inviting the public to submit cloud photographs to aid research on weather patterns and climate change. This citizen science initiative aims to enhance…

New measurements of helium in distant galaxies have confirmed theories about the universe's conditions seconds after the Big Bang, indicating that helium makes…

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now hold conversations , reason through difficult mathematical equations , and respond in ways that seem more human . …