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See Mars at its best and closest this weekend — no telescope required
By Jamie Carter last updated
As Mars approaches opposition this month, it will become a dazzling spectacle in the night sky. See it at its best now, or wait until 2027.
Antarctica 'pyramid': The strangely symmetrical mountain that sparked a major alien conspiracy theory
By Sascha Pare published
Antarctica is home to a peak shaped like a perfect pyramid — but contrary to what conspiracy theorists say, the mountain's four symmetrical faces were forged through natural processes.
'The Majoran' — a bizarre particle that's its own opposite — could explain the biggest mysteries of the universe, scientists claim
By Paul Sutter published
There's a significant imbalance between matter and antimatter in our universe, but a strange particle called "the Majoran" could finally explain it, an audacious new study suggests.
How to see the full 'Wolf Moon' swallow Mars this week
By Jamie Carter published
The Wolf Moon — the first full moon of the year and of winter in the Northern Hemisphere — will be best seen on Jan. 14, shortly after it has occulted Mars.
Cybertruck-looking 'mobile aircraft carrier' developed in China can hide away and launch a 2-person flying car
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
A large road-based land vehicle can launch a two-person eVTO flying car that is stored in its trunk.
Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.
There's a speed limit to human thought — and it's ridiculously low
By Skyler Ware published
Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new research has found.
Mars rock samples may contain evidence of alien life, but can NASA get them back to Earth?
By Patrick Pester published
NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance these samples contain evidence of alien life.
'Red balloon' sprouts from baby's back due to birth defect
By Emily Cooke published
The newborn had a birth defect that left a gap in his lower spine, through which tissue pushed out and formed a giant, red, balloon-like structure.
Medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral wall since World War II finally recovered
By Kristina Killgrove published
A cache of precious metal regalia recently discovered in a Lithuanian cathedral sheds light on medieval royalty.
New NASA robot with X-ray vision will watch Earth 'breathing' from the moon
By Ben Turner published
NASA's LEXI instrument is set to land on the moon's surface sometime this month. Using X-ray sensors, the device will watch Earth's atmosphere "breathing out and breathing in" to uncover key space weather mysteries.
We finally know where the Yellowstone volcano will erupt next
By Stephanie Pappas published
A detailed look at Yellowstone's magma storage system finds that only one region is likely to host liquid magma in the long term.
NASA and Japan launch world's 1st wooden satellite into orbit. Here's why it could help solve a huge problem for our planet.
By Ben Turner last updated
NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) have officially launched the world's first wooden satellite into Earth orbit. The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable, potentially solving the growing problem of orbital debris.
Santa Ana winds: What is causing the deadly fires sweeping across Los Angeles?
By Pandora Dewan last updated
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have caused the most damage so far, spreading over 29,000 acres collectively.
2,700-year-old archaeological site in Jordan may be a biblical place visited by King David
By Owen Jarus published
Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by the kings of Israel.
Looking for a fitness-orientated smartwatch with a bargain price tag? The Garmin Instinct 2 has just hit its lowest-ever price
By Rich Owen published
Deals One of our favorite rugged outdoor fitness trackers is under $180 at Walmart right now.
A 'planetary parade' will dance across the sky on Jan. 21 — but that's not the best night to see it
By Jamie Carter published
Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.
800-mile-long 'DUNE' experiment could reveal the hidden dimensions of the universe
By Andrey Feldman published
A new underground facility called DUNE, which will accelerate particles for 800 miles between Illinois and South Dakota, could reveal the hidden dimensions of the universe, new research suggests.
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