Astronomy
1st annual space piracy conference will examine threats of orbital crime and smuggling
Hurricane Season Begins
Small fern species has a genome 50 times larger than that of humans
Small fern species has a genome 50 times larger than that of humans
Powerful new NOAA weather satellite set for June launch atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy
Scarlett Johansson’s OpenAI Dispute Raises Questions about 'Persona' Rights
Emerging AI services present scenarios that could challenge the laws over rights to a persona
The cold lunar night may have finally swallowed Japan's SLIM moon lander
Can We Solve Social Justice Problems with Math?
Mathematicians are working on ways to use their field to tackle major social issues, such as social inequality and the need for gender equity
Watch Rocket Lab launch shoebox-sized NASA climate satellite tonight
Massive, magnetic stars beyond the Milky Way detected for the 1st time
Week in images: 27-31 May 2024
Week in images: 27-31 May 2024
Discover our week through the lens
NASA's X-59 'quiet' supersonic jet passes key safety review ahead of 1st test flight
How Many Holes Does the Universe Have?
The shape of the cosmos could be much more complex than anyone had ever imagined
These Five Tanning Myths are Dangerous
Skin-care experts break down dangerous misconceptions about tanning and suggest healthy ways to enjoy summertime sunshine
How Your Itch Can Make Others Scratch
Just watching someone scratch themselves on social media switches on the brain network that initiates the physical sensation of itch
How Old Is the North Star? The Answer Could Change Our Maps of the Cosmos
The iconic star Polaris appears to be much younger than its true age. The secret: it’s eating another star
China's Chang'e 6 probe to land on far side of the moon this weekend to return lunar samples to Earth
‘Pee-Cycling’ Could Help Tackle Cape Cod’s Polluted Waterways
A cost-effective pollution solution on Cape Cod could start in the bathroom.
Opticron Oregon 4 PC Oasis 10X42 monocular review
This Week's Sky at a Glance, May 31 – June 9
Arcturus and Vega highlight the evening, The Big Dipper quickly pivots. And sorry, tell your friends and family who ask that no "dazzling Parade of Planets" is blazing across the sky. Who makes this stuff up??
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