Today's Science News
April 24, 2025
NASA Engineering Sparks Innovative New Battery - Nickel-hydrogen technology is safe, durable, and long-lasting – now it’s affordable too.Climate change is officially the leading threat to imperiled species in the United States - For the first time, scientists have identified climate change as the top driver of human-caused biodiversity loss among species protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Orcas Imitate Human Speech as a Way to Communicate With Us - Learn how the deeply intelligent killer whale learns to communicate by listening.
Stone Age quiz: What do you know about the Paleolithic, Mesolithic and Neolithic? - Is your knowledge of the Stone Age rock-solid?
DAILY DOSE: Norway invests 100 million kroner to attract American researchers; California State Bar uses AI for bar exam questions. - Norway allocates 100 million kroner to attract top researchers, supporting academic freedom amid global challenges and funding cuts.
World's largest solar telescope gains powerful new 'eye' to study the sun's secrets - A powerful new instrument added to the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope promises to maximize the information gleaned from the sun's light.
EVs could charge 500% faster in sub-freezing weather thanks to simple new manufacturing trick - New research shows how coating a battery with a razor-thin layer of lithium borate-carbonate can lead to a 500% boost in charging rates when temperatures fall below freezing.
Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans - Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch.
Gamma-ray bursts reveal largest structure in the universe is bigger and closer to Earth than we knew: 'The jury is still out on what it all means.' - New research suggests that the largest cosmic structure is even bigger and closer to Earth than we knew.
Miliband urges global cooperation amid energy 'challenges' - The UK Energy Secretary was speaking at the opening of a two day summit on energy security.
La Crosse virus disease: The rare mosquito-borne illness that causes deadly brain inflammation - Mosquitoes that transmit La Crosse virus disease live in wooded areas in the U.S., mainly in the Upper Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
Happy 35th birthday, Hubble Telescope! 10 times the iconic observatory blew astronomers' minds (photos) - To mark the 35th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope, Space.com looks at some of the most scientifically significant images that have emerged from the observatory's lens.
Conjuring Imaginary Creatures - Dinosaur illustrator Mick Ellison on the evolution of using science and art to visualize the long-extinct animals of the deep past
Destruction for Thee, Habitat for Me - For Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies, hurricanes mean clear skies and bright futures
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The Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar is one of the best smartwatches ever made, and it now has a huge $360 discount at Best Buy - The premium Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar watch is now 40% off at Best Buy.
Researchers develop new design strategy for carbonized polymer dots to discriminate between TNT and TNP - 2,4,6-trinitrotoluene (TNT) and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP) are stable explosives that can accumulate and pollute ecosystems, impacting environmental and human health.
Fingerprints of city-sized icebergs found off UK coast - Deep tracks gouged in the seafloor off the coast of Scotland could help us understand Antarctica today.
Aging gracefully: The Hubble Telescope is in 'excellent technical condition' on its 35th birthday, its chief scientist says - By teaming up with the James Webb Space Telescope, or by scientists delving into its long history of observations, Hubble is cementing its legacy.
Roman gladiator’s skeleton bears signs of combat against surprising opponent - An 1800-year old human skeleton unearthed from a Roman cemetery has revealed bite marks consistent with a large cat, like a lion.
Preventing harmful protein aggregation: Synthetic peptides as the basis for multifunctional drugs in Parkinson's disease - In Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and type 2 diabetes, harmful protein aggregates and deposits, known as amyloid plaques, develop.
We might be wrong about how water made it to Earth - Water is critical to life on our planet, but the conventional theory of how it ended up being so abundant on Earth might be completely wrong.
Engineering a robot that can jump 10 feet high – without legs - Georgia Tech engineers developed a soft 5-inch robot inspired by nematodes, capable of jumping 10 feet, enhancing robotic mobility across terrains.
Water firms admit sewage monitoring damaging public trust - The industry says powers to self-monitor water quality should be handed back to the regulator.
April 23, 2025
Rocket Lab introduces line of customizable solar arrays for satellites - Rocket Lab now offering custom solar array line for customer satellites' solar power needs.Global Thaw 10,000 Years Ago May Have Fueled Volcanoes and Sped Up Continental Drift - Learn how a computer simulation demonstrates that tectonic activity may be less slow and steady than previously thought.
Cancer Mortality Rates Declined Over the Past 20 Years in the United States - Learn why lung cancer led the drop in cancer mortality rates, but cancer forms related to obesity continue to rise.
China launches Shenzhou 20 astronauts to Tiangong space station (video) - China's latest human spaceflight mission is headed for orbit early Thursday morning (April 24), and you can watch the action live.
Can the legal system catch up with climate science? - New estimate: Fossil fuel companies have caused trillions of dollars in damages.
Tardigrade Tattoos Could Pave the Way for Microscopic Medical Devices - Learn about the significance of tardigrades being tattooed, a process that could lay the foundation for microscopic, biocompatible devices.
NASA Astronaut to Answer Questions from Students in California - Students from Santa Monica, California, will connect with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim as he answers prerecorded science, technology, engineering, and
What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus' — and why is it found in so many burials? - The Eye of Horus is frequently found in ancient Egyptian burials, particularly on wedjat amulets.
Can Hubble still hang? How the space telescope compares to its successors after 35 years of cosmic adventures - On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Hubble Space Telescope will celebrate 35 years in space.
Parasitic worm raises risk of cervical cancer, study finds - A parasitic worm may raise the risk of cervical cancer through several mechanisms, scientists have found, although HPV remains the primary driver behind the disease.
Rattlesnake Venom Evolves and Adapts to Climate Change - Learn more about how shifting biodiversity has resulted in a surprising evolutionary change for rattlesnake venom.
South Korea sends 4th spy satellite to orbit on SpaceX rideshare launch - South Korea sent its fourth homegrown spy satellite to orbit this week in an effort to bolster its ability to keep tabs on its neighbor and adversary North Korea.
Don't miss a 'mini planet parade' early on April 24 as the moon, Venus and Saturn line up in the morning sky - The morning of April 24 will give rise to a striking mini-planetary parade, as Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Neptune, and Earth's moon join together in the pre-dawn sky.
Giant Kangaroos' Weight at 375 Pounds and Limited Roaming Likely Led to Their Extinction - Unlike massive mammals, mega marsupials 300,000 years ago limited their dining options by keeping close to home.
Bites on gladiator bones prove combat with lion - Experts say the discovery provides the first physical evidence of gladiatorial combat with animals.
Ancient Bite Wounds Confirm Roman Gladiators Did Fight Lions in Combat - Learn how forensic evidence confirms that gladiator and lion combat did occur, and why experts think these fights didn't just occur in Rome.
What we’re learning about ancient giant kangaroos - Giant kangaroos should have giant home ranges, but researchers were shocked to find that the largest of them all, Protemnodon, was a real homebody.
African Space Agency celebrates official inauguration, joining global push for space innovation - Africa has taken a giant leap into the global space arena with the official inauguration of the African Space Agency (AfSA) on April 20.
Lion mauled gladiator to death 1,800 years ago in Roman Britain, controversial study suggests - A skeleton in England may have belonged to a gladiator who died fighting a large cat, possibly a lion, a new study finds.
Cancer: Facts about the diseases that cause out-of-control cell growth - Learn facts about cancer, in which abnormal cell growth destroys healthy body tissues.
Sols 4518-4519: Thumbs up from Mars - Written by Susanne Schwenzer, Planetary Geologist at The Open University Earth planning date: Monday, 21st April 2025 It is Easter Monday, a bank holiday here in the United Kingdom.
Watch season two of "Star Wars: Andor" with Disney's biggest bundle discount, including Hulu and Celebrate Star Wars Day — May the Fourth Be With You - Get two of the best streaming services out there and home to Star Wars, Marvel, Alien and more with a huge 44% reduction.
Who is Sentry and his monstrous alter ego, the Void, in Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*?' - This split-persona superhero is considered one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.
Scientists trick the eye into seeing new color 'olo' - Scientists have created a new platform called 'Oz' that uses laser light to control up to 1,000 photoreceptors in the eye at once.
New and surprising traction trait in sculpin fish - Researchers discovered tiny features on sculpins' fins which may enable them to cling firmly in harsh underwater environments.
Skeletal evidence of Roman gladiator bitten by lion in combat - Bite marks found on a skeleton discovered in a Roman cemetery in York have revealed the first archaeological evidence of gladiatorial combat between a human and a lion.
By 15 months, infants begin to learn new words for objects, even those they've never seen - A new study by developmental scientists offers the first evidence that infants as young as 15 months can identify an object they have learned about from listening to language -- even if the object remains hidden.
Engineering a robot that can jump 10 feet high -- without legs - Inspired by the movements of a tiny parasitic worm, engineers have created a 5-inch soft robot that can jump as high as a basketball hoop.
FRESH bioprinting brings vascularized tissue one step closer - Using their novel FRESH 3D bioprinting technique, which allows for printing of soft living cells and tissues, a lab has built a tissue model entirely out of collagen.
Smart bandage clears new hurdle: Monitors chronic wounds in human patients - The iCares bandage uses innovative microfluidic components, sensors, and machine learning to sample and analyze wounds and provide data to help patients and caregivers make treatment decisions.
Researchers discover a cause of leptin resistance—and how to reverse it - Researchers discovered a neural mechanism for leptin resistance and reversed it in obese mice using rapamycin.
NASA's Lucy spacecraft snaps first close-ups of weird peanut-shaped asteroid - NASA has released the Lucy spacecraft's first close-up images of asteroid Donaldjohanson, revealing a peanut-shaped rock that could shed light on how planets formed in our solar system.
Star Wars anime fans rejoice! 'Star Wars: Visions' returns for Volume 3, and 'The Ninth Jedi' is getting its own spin-off series - Fans were expecting "Star Wars Visions Volume 3", which will feature nine shorts from Japanese animation studios, but "The Ninth Jedi" getting a spin-off series is a very welcome surprise.
China reveals Shenzhou 20 astronaut crew launching to Tiangong space station - Veteran Chinese astronaut Chen Dong will command a crew that includes rookies Chen Zhongrui and Wang Jie.
NASA Airborne Sensor’s Wildfire Data Helps Firefighters Take Action - Data from the AVIRIS-3 sensor was recently used to create detailed fire maps in minutes, enabling firefighters in Alabama to limit the spread of wildfires and save buildings.
NASA's SPHEREx team rings bell at New York Stock Exchange | Space picture of the day for April 23, 2025 - The New York Stock Exchange celebrated the launch of NASA's newest astrophysics observatory by having the probe's team ring the closing bell.
Watch a ‘metabot’ twist and expand without a power source - The fascinating behaviour of origami has inspired engineers to design a structure that twists when compressed and shrinks when twisted.
Scientists create ultra-tough copper alloy that is stronger than steel and can withstand temperatures of 1500 F - The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
A Novel Concept for a Multiplanetary Crewed Mission to Mars and Ceres - In a recent paper, a team of commercial space engineers proposed a Human-Crewed Interplanetary Transport Architecture (HUCITAR) to explore Mars and Ceres in a single journey.
Seeing the Waves that Make the Sun's Corona So Hot - If you happen to be enjoying a sunny day, thank the bright surface of the Sun, known as the photosphere.
Just Like Us, Chimpanzees Love To Drink and Share Alcohol - Chimps' enjoyment of and willingness to share alcohol-infused fruit hints at possible ancient roots of social drinking.
Incredible photo catches the sun rising behind the world's largest telescope - As construction continues on ESO's Extremely Large Telescope, the observatory shared some stunning photos of the site as the telescope reached its highest point.
Republican space officials criticize “mindless” NASA science cuts - "Heliophysics is the most unknown—and underrated—part of NASA’s science program."
Extreme 'zombie star' capable of ripping human atoms apart is shooting through the Milky Way — and nobody knows where it came from - Astronomers have discovered that the magnetar SGR 0501+4516 is speeding through our galaxy at more than 110,000 mph.
Improving Deep Learning With a Little Help From Physics - Rose Yu has a plan for how to make AI better, faster and smarter — and it’s already yielding results.
NASA Collaborates to Enable Spectrum-Dependent Science, Exploration, and Innovation - In our modern wireless world, almost all radio frequency (RF) spectrum bands are shared among multiple users.
NASA’s Use of the Radio Frequency Spectrum - As associate administrator for NASA’s Space Operations Mission Directorate Ken Bowersox puts it, “nothing happens without communications.”
NASA Astronaut Don Pettit to Discuss Seven-Month Space Mission - Media are invited to a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, April 28, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston where astronaut Don Pettit will share details
Eye on Infinity: NASA Celebrates Hubble’s 35th Year in Orbit - In celebration of Hubble’s 35 years in Earth orbit, NASA released an assortment of compelling images, including a galaxy, nebulae, and Mars.
SpaceX launches 3 rockets from 3 pads in less than 37 hours (photos) - SpaceX continues to keep up its torrid launch pace, sending three missions to orbit from three different pads over the course of a day and a half.
'Periodic table of machine learning' could fuel AI discovery - After uncovering a unifying algorithm that links more than 20 common machine-learning approaches, researchers organized them into a 'periodic table of machine learning' that can help scientists combine elements of different methods to improve algorithms or create new ones.
Newborns living near trees tend to be healthier: New data suggests it's not because healthier people reside near parks - The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established.
NASA Stennis Continues Prep for Future Artemis Testing - Crews at NASA’s Stennis Space Center recently completed activation of interstage gas systems needed for testing a new SLS (Space Launch System) rocket stage
Last chance! This Apple TV+ offer is one of the best streaming deals we've ever seen – but hurry, there's only one day left to grab 70% off - Watch all episodes of "Severance", "For All Mankind", "Silo" and much more for just $2.99 a month.
Lyrid meteor shower 2025 delights stargazers with the help of a dramatic fireball display (photos) - The Lyrids 2025 did not disappoint, and we've got the photos to prove it!
DAILY DOSE: Kennedy escalates campaign against food industry practices; Global coral reefs hit record bleaching levels worldwide. - Kennedy campaigns against sugar, pushes for eliminating artificial food colors by 2026, facing industry resistance and criticism over funding cuts.
The Hubble Space Telescope turns 35 as NASA budget cuts loom. How many more birthdays will it have? - Budget cuts hitting U.S. government agencies like NASA don't seem promising for the Hubble Space Telescope, but there is still hope.
We May Value Our Dogs More than Our Human Relationships - Learn how the bonds between humans and dogs resemble the bonds between humans and humans, with some of the former being stronger than the latter.
Scientists Ask For Help Classifying Galaxies From the Cosmic Noon - Data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is coming in hot and heavy at this point, with various data streams from multiple instruments being reported in various papers.
Childhood exposure to bacterial toxin may be triggering colorectal cancer epidemic among the young - An international team has identified a potential microbial culprit behind the alarming rise in early-onset colorectal cancer: a bacterial toxin called colibactin.
World's first operating system for quantum computers unveiled — it can be used to manage a future quantum internet - QNodeOS is the world's first operating system designed for quantum computers and will enable connections between different types of quantum computers.
Family dynamics shape body image differently across cultures - Body appreciation differs between Middle-Eastern and Western societies, a new international study can reveal, highlighting how cultural and family influences shape body image and eating behaviors in young women.
World on course to trigger multiple climate 'tipping points' unless action accelerates - Multiple climate 'tipping points' are likely to be triggered if global policies stay on their current course, new research shows.
New porous crystal catalyst offers durable, efficient solution for clean hydrogen production - A new catalyst structure offers a potential pathway toward more cost-effective hydrogen production via water electrolysis.
Current AI risks more alarming than apocalyptic future scenarios - Most people generally are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence than they are about a theoretical future in which AI threatens humanity.
Engineers print synthetic 'metamaterials' that are both strong and stretchy - Engineers have fabricated a metamaterial that is not only strong but also stretchy.
Bacteria killing material creates superbug busting paint - A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.
Scientists have found a way to 'tattoo' tardigrades - If you haven't heard of a tardigrade before, prepare to be wowed.
Scientific path to recouping the costs of climate change - A new study lays out a scientific framework for holding individual fossil fuel companies liable for the costs of climate change by tracing specific damages back to their emissions.
Melting glaciers at the end of the Ice Age may have sped up continental drift, fueled volcanic eruptions - Scientists believe that the motion of Earth's continents through plate tectonics has been largely steady over millions of years.
Parts of our DNA may evolve much faster than previously thought - A team of researchers has used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations, laying the foundations for new insights into the roots of human disease and evolution.
Psychedelics can reverse neuroimmune interactions that boost fear - A new study suggests that fear and the immune system are connected in previously unknown ways.
New electronic 'skin' could enable lightweight night-vision glasses - Engineers developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin 'skins' of electronic material that could be used in applications such as night-vision eyewear and autonomous driving in foggy conditions.
Material? Robot? It's a metabot - The invention is a metamaterial, which is a material engineered to feature new and unusual properties that depend on the material's physical structure rather than its chemical composition.
Remembering the cold: Scientists discover how memories control metabolism - New multidisciplinary research shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism.
Phoenician culture spread mainly through cultural exchange - Ancient DNA analysis challenges our understanding of the ancient Phoenician-Punic civilization.
Computational model predicts a chemical reaction's point of no return - When chemists design new chemical reactions, one useful piece of information involves the reaction's transition state—the point of no return from which a reaction must proceed.
Human ancestor was in Eurasia nearly 2 million years ago, cut marks on animal bones suggest - Researchers reexamining fossils identified telltale marks made by human ancestors cutting meat from bones.
As Mountains Rise, Biodiversity Blooms - Steeper, faster, and higher peaks make more species
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This Distant Exoplanet is Melting Away and Leaving a Comet-like Tail - If we need more evidence that our Solar System is not representative of other solar systems, take a look at BD+05 4868.
Scientists capture footage of bizarre deep-sea creature with parasite pig tails - Scientists on an expedition to the South Sandwich Islands near Antarctica have recorded horrifying videos of parasitic copepods feasting on the head of a deep sea rattail fish.
Chemistry: Triple bond formed between boron and carbon for the first time - Researchers at JMU synthesized a boron-carbon triple bond molecule, expanding knowledge of chemical bonding.
Physics finally explains the sound of clapping - The “Helmholtz resonator” concept is responsible for the sound produced by hand-clapping.
Porous crystal catalyst offers durable, efficient solution for clean hydrogen production - A new catalyst structure offers a potential pathway toward more cost-effective hydrogen production via water electrolysis.
Gorgeous deep space photo captures the Andromeda Galaxy surrounded by glowing gas - Astrophotographer Miguel Claro captured a colorful portrait of the Andromeda Galaxy from the Dark Sky Alqueva Observatory in Cumeada, Portugal.
Diagnostic dilemma: A man had hiccups for 5 days — and a virus may have been to blame - In an unusual case, a man's multiday bout of hiccups was triggered by a respiratory infection.
Astronomers discover dark matter 'bridge' linking colliding galaxies: 'This is the missing piece we've been looking for.' - A massive clump of dark matter in the Perseus galaxy cluster is linked to its core by a bridge of dark matter, evidence of a history of mergers.
Advanced genetic blueprint could unlock precision medicine - A comprehensive genetic representation of Middle Eastern and South Asian populations enhances precision medicine advancements.
Some protective resin coatings may damage metal artifacts - Conservators and museum technicians protect precious archaeological metal objects, such as tools and weapons, with clear coatings, leaving preserved and unobstructed views of these detailed treasures.
However Life Got Started on Earth, it Didn't Take Long - At some early point in Earth's history, a collection of increasingly complex chemicals performed a new trick.
What Do Famous Astronomical Objects Look Like... in 3D? - It’s a cosmic shame, that we tend to only see flat-looking, 2-dimensional views of deep-sky objects.
Study: World’s critical food crops at imminent risk from rising temperatures - Global warming threatens food production, especially in low-latitude regions, impacting diversity and security.
Changing the Eurocentric narrative about science history - In the 11th century in Cairo, the foundations for modern science were laid through the detention of an innocent man.
Mystery of medieval cemetery near airport runway deepens - Skeletons and artefacts unearthed from the site near Cardiff Airport are baffling archaeologists.
April 22, 2025
Drunk man walks into climate change, burns the bottoms of his feet off - Climate change is a danger to health in a wide variety of ways.Molecules From Space May Have Sparked Life on Earth Billions of Years Ago - Learn about new evidence that suggests life on Earth may have started with the help of molecules that were delivered by comets and asteroids.
Laser Tech May Have Discovered a New Color Never Before Seen by Human Eye - Learn more about Olo, a new color that researchers at UC-Berkeley may have just discovered.
Microdosing Psychedelics as Treatment Could Increase Flexible Thinking - However, more work on just how these compounds rewire the brain will be necessary before they become viable treatments for humans.
A Disintegrating Planet Is Shedding Matter and Has a Comet-Like Tail - Learn why the planet, BD+05 4868 Ab, is only the fourth such discovered and will disappear in one to two million years.
Fixing the Hubble Space Telescope: A timeline of NASA's shuttle servicing missions - Spacewalking astronauts repaired and upgraded the famed Hubble Telescope during five missions from 1993 to 2009.
Happy Earth Day 2025! Write your name in NASA satellite images and celebrate our planet (video) - Check out this fun way to embrace Earth Day and NASA's 60 years of planetary observation.
Light fields with extraordinary structure: Plasmonic skyrmion bags - A research group has manipulated light through its interaction with a metal surface so that it exhibits entirely new properties.
ELVIS in orbit: New 3D microscope arrives at the ISS to study microbes in space - A new microscope just arrived at the International Space Station to help study life's adaptability under extreme conditions using an innovative imaging technique.
Chinese Engineers Used Gravitational Slingshots to Rescue a Pair of Satellites - When China's DRO-A and B satellites were launched, their rocket failed to deliver them to their planned orbit.
Ancient 'military outpost' in North Macedonia might be birthplace of Alexander the Great's grandmother - Remains of what may be the ancient capital city of the Kingdom of Lyncestis have been found in North Macedonia.
Harvard sues to block government funding cuts - Suit claims the funding freeze violates First Amendment, Title VI procedures.
There's liquid on Titan, Saturn's largest moon. But something's missing and scientists are confused - Scientists have long known that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, hosts rivers and seas of liquid methane.
It's alive! It's alive! Orion throws back its cover | Space picture of the day for April 22, 2025 - NASA engineers tested the functionality of Orion's forward bay cover, which is the last component of the spacecraft that must be ejected before parachutes deploy to land.
Yousa in big doo-doo now, as Darth Jar Jar makes his way to Fortnite in the new Star Wars collaboration (video) - The next Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration will bring new content to Epic Games' hit online multiplayer game, including starfighters, Darth Jar Jar, and a new live event.
NASA rover discovers out-of-place 'Skull' on Mars, and scientists are baffled - NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has discovered unusual "float" rocks on the rim of Jezero Crater while searching for signs of ancient microbial life.
A long-lost ice sheet could predict the future of New York City — one in which Lower Manhattan and Coney Island are 'perpetually submerged' - Scientists are rethinking what we knew about a vanished ice sheet — and that could spell trouble for New York City.
Has the James Webb Space Telescope discovered a 'missing' supermassive black hole? (video) - Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered "smoking gun" evidence of a hidden feeding supermassive black hole in a distant spiral galaxy.
Watch boozing chimps share alcoholic fruit. Is this how social drinking started? - Videos of chimpanzees sharing alcoholic fruit suggest that this behavior could have led to feasting in humans, a new study finds.
NASA's Lucy probe captures 1st close-up images of asteroid Donaldjohanson, revealing 'strikingly complicated geology' - NASA's Lucy spacecraft, currently journeying toward Jupiter's orbit on its asteroid-hopping mission, captured an impressive close-up of its second target: the main belt asteroid 52246 Donaldjohanson.
We took a guided tour of the solar system in Elite Dangerous, and now you can too (interview) - Learn about the solar system from a pair of real space museum curators in sci-fi game Elite Dangerous, as Abbie MacKinnon and Laura Joy Pieters of the London Science Museum give a guided tour of our home system.
Robot see, robot do: System learns after watching how-to videos - Researchers have developed a new robotic framework powered by artificial intelligence -- called RHyME (Retrieval for Hybrid Imitation under Mismatched Execution) -- that allows robots to learn tasks by watching a single how-to video.
Researchers use machine learning to engineer 'bespoke enzymes' for gene editing - Genome editing has advanced at a rapid pace with promising results for treating genetic conditions -- but there is always room for improvement.
The Only Birding Apps You’ll Ever Need - Having one (or all) of these apps on your mobile phone or tablet is like having an expert birding guide by your side at all times.
Birds have personality, and they express it through song - A new study of Australian birds examines how for some species their personality shines through in the songs.
'An up-tempo version of Darwinian evolution': How a mega freeze in Florida may have caused Burmese pythons to evolve at a blindingly fast speed - "The 2010 cold snap may have created a subset of pythons better able to survive cold temperatures — and thus better adapted to spread beyond the northern boundaries of its current range."
Don't miss the Lyrid meteor shower peak tonight: Here's what to expect - The Lyrid meteor shower occurs between April 16-25 every year and is set to peak on the night of April 22, when viewers could expect to see up to 18 meteors per hour under clear, dark skies.
Marvel's screw-ups get their chance at redemption in the final 'Thunderbolts' trailer (video) - 'We've all done bad things': Yelena, aka White Widow, bares her soul in final trailer for Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' ahead of the May 2 release.
US Space Force now has a framework for fighting a war in space - The U.S. Space Force now has an official "Space Warfighting" doctrine outlining how the service can train and prepare units for a war fought in space.