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When is the next full moon? -- Jamie Carter -- last updated -- June's full moon is the Strawberry Moon, rising June 11.7 hours ago
Half-a-billion-year-old 3-eyed sea creature dubbed 'Mosura' breathed through big gills on its butt -- Researchers have discovered an ancient moth-like sea predator in a treasure trove of museum fossils in Canada. The half-a-billion-year-old creature, Mosura fentoni, reveals that Cambrian arthropods were more diverse than previously thought.6 hours ago
North America's 'broken heart': The billion-year-old scar from when the continent nearly ripped apart -- The Midcontinent Rift is a giant tear that formed in what is now the U.S. Midwest 1.1 billion years ago. Nicknamed North America's "broken heart," it is filled with solidified magma and lava.6 hours ago
'Yet another miracle save': NASA engineers complete nail-biting maneuver to resurrect Voyager 1's long-dead thrusters -- More than 15 billion miles from home, Voyager 1's ailing thrusters were threatening to abort the craft's mission. Until NASA engineers brought them miraculously back to life.6 hours ago
What is Moore's Law? -- Moore's Law was an off-hand prediction that came to be one of the prevailing laws of modern computing - but what did it predict, and can we still rely on it?6 hours ago
'Very rare' African ebony figurines found in 1,500-year-old Christian burials in Israeli desert -- Three 1,500-year-old burials in the Negev desert have pendants of bone and ebony that may depict the deceased individuals' ancestors.6 hours ago
The US isn't prepared for a big solar storm, exercise finds -- A first-of a-kind space weather "tabletop" exercise has revealed major weaknesses in America's preparedness for major solar storms.6 hours ago
US baby receives first-ever customized CRISPR treatment for genetic disease -- A baby known as KJ is the first person in the world to receive a customized CRISPR therapy designed to fix a specific mutation.6 hours ago
Scientists think a hidden source of clean energy could power Earth for 170,000 years - and they've figured out the 'recipe' to find it - By - Sascha Pare - published - 14 May 25 - Researchers have compiled a list of "ingredients" that could help resource exploration companies locate huge reservoirs of clean hydrogen, a critical element in the transition away from fossil fuels.19 hours ago
150,000-year history of Earth's magnetic field reveals clues about the climate when early humans were spreading out of Africa43 minutes ago
Living lunch box? Iceland orcas are unexpectedly swimming with baby pilot whales, but it's unclear why.43 minutes ago
NASA spacecraft snaps eerie image of eclipsed sun with an extra moon overhead. What's going on?43 minutes ago
The decline of key Atlantic currents is underway, and it's been flooding parts of the US for 20 years9 hours ago
Scientists solve mystery of how orange cats got their coats - and why so many are male9 hours ago
Best telescopes for kids 2025: A stargazing introduction for budding astronomers - By - Kim Snaith - published - 16 May 25 - The best telescopes for kids that we recommend are not toys but usable instruments, based on how easy they are to use for younger astronomers who want to gaze at the heavens.14 hours ago
Science Spotlight -- Discover the research changing our understanding of the world1 month ago
Space photo of the week -- Extraordinary images of our sublime universe1 month ago
Life's Little Mysteries -- Science questions, answered1 month ago
Amazing animals -- A look at the weird and wonderful species that live on our planet1 month ago
Science quizzes -- Test your knowledge of everything from space to nature1 month ago
Diagnostic dilemma -- Unusual case reports from the medical literature1 month ago
Incredible places -- A window onto extraordinary landscapes on Earth1 month ago
Rare diseases -- Medical conditions you may never have heard of before1 month ago
Astonishing artifacts -- A glimpse into how people lived in the past1 month ago
Earth from space -- Incredible images of our planet from above1 month ago
Science news this week -- Our roundup the biggest discoveries and top science in the news each week1 month ago
Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 (TP11) review: A summer must-have or an overpriced fan? -- Anna Gora -- The Dyson Purifier Cool PC1 is a great fan-air purifier combo, but it lacks the 'wow' factor that would justify its high price.17 hours ago
This solar-powered Garmin watch is a perfect companion for this triathlon season and it is now $152 cheaper -- Anna Gora -- The Garmin Instinct 2X Solar delivers excellent value for budget-conscious outdoor enthusiasts and it is now even cheaper at Walmart and Amazon.18 hours ago
Reptiles evolved earlier than we thought, newly discovered claw-mark fossils suggest - By - Jess Thomson - published - 14 May 25 - New fossilized tracks made by an ancient reptile indicate that these animals evolved tens of millions of years sooner than scientists first thought.10 hours ago
Images capturing a starving tiger, fighting bison and pit of vipers honored in environmental photography awards - By - Jess Thomson - published - 11 May 25 - Winners and runners-up of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's 2025 Environmental Photography Award revealed.2 days ago
The constant surveillance of modern life could worsen our brain function in ways we don't fully understand, disturbing studies suggest - By - Simon Makin - published - 11 May 25 - We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world - even unconsciously2 days ago
What does the Pope do, anyway? By - Stephanie Pappas, Kristina Killgrove - last updated - 8 May 25 - New pope's schedule will be 'exhausting.'4 days ago
People really can communicate with just their eyes, study finds - By - Stephanie Pappas - published - 5 May 25 - New research reveals how humans communicate through their gaze.9 days ago
When was math invented? By - Tom Metcalfe - published - 11 May 25 - Humans started counting tens of thousands of years ago, but when did they begin figuring out advanced arithmetic, algebra and even calculus?4 days ago
World's largest atom smasher turned lead into gold - and then destroyed it in an instant - By - Ben Turner - published - 9 May 25 - The world's largest particle collider produces roughly 89,000 gold nuclei every second, all from smashing lead atoms together at near-light-speed.3 days ago
Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F - By - Ben Turner - published - 23 April 25 - The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.21 days ago
Why does nearly all life breathe oxygen? By - Harrison Tasoff - published - 30 March 25 - Nitrogen comprises around 78% of Earth's atmosphere, so why do most lifeforms breathe oxygen?8 days ago
Scientists break down cheap plastic using the air - and turn it into something far more valuable - By - Ben Turner - published - 22 March 25 - Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into more valuable materials.1 month ago
Celestron SkyMaster Pro ED 15x70 binocular review - By - Kimberley Lane - published - 15 May 25 - These massive stargazing binoculars are hefty in both size and price, but is it worth splurging on the Extra Dispersion glass?1 day ago
What is quantum error correction (QEC)? By - Edd Gent - published - 15 May 25 - Quantum computers can one day be vastly more powerful than the most powerful supercomputers on the planet - but only if scientists find ways to fix the extremely high error rate in qubits.1 day ago