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Geologist Steve Squyres risked his career and millions of dollars to get the Spirit and Opportunity rovers on Mars.
The dinosaurs of the “Jurassic World” franchise get a bad rap, akin to the shark in “Jaws.” But for 2 minutes in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” the movie pauses the stereotype of dino killing machines and ...
With cameras down their throats, metal singers show how they produce growls, screams, and squeals without damaging their vocal tissues.
A military base polluted water in Newburgh, New York, with PFAS for years. Now a CDC-led study is uncovering the health impacts.
When you imagine prehistoric life, it’s likely that the first thing that comes to mind are dinosaurs: long-necked Apatosauruses, flying Pterosaurs, big toothy Tyrannosaurs. But what don’t get as much ...
Berry’s Skipper is a rare butterfly species found in wet areas from North Carolina to Florida. Its population has declined by almost 80% since 2000. Photo credit: Jeff Glassberg A sweeping new study ...
A passion for fashion among the “bone collector caterpillar,” who wears a coat of body parts, and an artist who makes fabrics that remember.
An international team of researchers used drones to study the mysterious arctic animals and learn new things about narwhal behavior.
USAID has historically funded programs focused on disease eradication, maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure.
Protesters gather at the Stand up for Science rally in Washington, D.C. on March 7, 2025. Credit: Mike Wong Scientists and defenders of science are gathering in cities across the U.S. today as part of ...
In the new Adult Swim show “Common Side Effects,” an eccentric scientist has a secret: He’s discovered a strange mushroom that can cure any illness or injury, and he wants to get it to people in need.
Scientists determined that Lucy, a human ancestor from 3.2 million years ago, couldn’t have beaten modern humans in a foot race.