Underwater photography is no easy feat, especially in the dark. But the photographers featured in the annual Underwater Photographer of the Year competition manage to illuminate the dark depths, uncovering...
Sealing internal wounds is a challenging task for surgeons. To help alleviate their difficulty, MIT engineers took inspiration from origami to develop a versatile new medical patch for tears in...
As snowstorms blanket the northern hemisphere and COVID-19 continues to keep many inside, live cams are here to bring some more adventurous, wonderful, and adorable winter vibes through your screens....
Do you love space and have tens of thousands of dollars burning a hole in your pocket? This upcoming meteorite auction is calling out to you. Dozens of meteorites that...
China has almost reached the red planet. The Chinese probe Tianwen-1 is just days away from entering orbit around Mars. That means it's already close enough to get some pretty...
With missions from three nations expected to reach the Red Planet this month, 2021 might be the most illuminating year in the history of Mars research. Earthlings have been sending...
The commercialization of space isn’t just about what new sensors we can put into orbit on cheaper and smaller satellites — it’s also about studying and leveraging the advantages of...
The coronavirus — a devious parasite — doesn't have to be the winner of the Super Bowl. This virus preys on people gathering inside, talking, and eating. So as infections...
There’s more AI news out there than anyone can possibly keep up with. But you can stay tolerably up to date on the most interesting developments with this column, which...
Where the polar bears roam, the northern lights glow. February and March are the best months to see the ghostly aurora borealis, and you can now often view it (at...
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