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Winchcombe meteorite fragment in a purple-gloved hand for chemical analysis
Mars

Two meteorite mysteries are helping astronomers investigate the origins of life

Rare rocks known as carbonaceous chondrites really are as old as time—and that's what makes them priceless.

DuckDuckGo illustration of App Tracking Protection feature blocking Google profile keywords
Internet

DuckDuckGo’s Android app will now protect your data from sneaky trackers

The latest update opens up more privacy options to the world's most popular smartphone OS.

a green snake coiled on a branch
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Snakes may not have legs, but they do have two penises

Plus other fun facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.

Apollo 15 astronaut on lunar rover in black and white NASA image
Moons

10 incredible lunar missions that paved the way for Artemis

We have more than 70 years of lunar launches, crashes, flybys, landings, and tortoise crews to thank.

Scientists still are figuring out how to age the ancient footprints in White Sands National Park
Archaeology

Scientists still are figuring out how to age the ancient footprints in White Sands National Park

The millennia old footprints are caught in an archaeological debate.

hand out revealing a watch on wrist
Life Skills

It’s never too late to learn to be on time

No, your friends most likely don't find your tardiness cute.

NASA Artemis I SLS rocket launch
Moons

With Artemis 1 launched, NASA is officially on its way back to the moon

The uncrewed spacecraft heads off on its 1.2 million-mile journey, paving the way for the first humans on the moon since the Apollo missions.

Red bille quelea sitting on green branch
Birds

Here’s how 53 African bird species are adapting to historic heat

The vast variety of southern African birds have different responses when it comes to rising heat.

The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky
Weapons

The UK’s DragonFire laser is designed to burn drones out of the sky

The Ministry of Defence has conducted long-range tests.

Honeybee pollinating a flower
Bees

Lab-raised bees have half the lifespan they did in the ’70s

The crucial pollinators are also facing increased colony loss and decreased honey production.

Doctor sitting in chair and waving at laptop camera for telehealth session
Internet

Amazon telehealth service goes live in 32 US states

Amazon Clinic can connect customers with healthcare providers to help with acne, hair loss, and birth control options.

waymo self-driving vehicle on the road
AI

Self-driving cars are turning into hyperlocal weather stations

Waymo wants to have an unobstructed view of the road even in inclement conditions.

close-up of hand browsing iPad App Store screen with download options
Internet

Russian code found in CDC and US Army apps, according to new report

A new Reuters report claims that a Siberia-based company, Pushwoosh, misled clients about being based in the US.

Amazon jungle
Land

Three nations pledge to reverse decades of destruction in the rainforest

Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo are home to more than half of the planet's tropical rainforests.

Children raising their hands in a classroom.
Biology

Kids learn faster than adults. This neurotransmitter could explain why.

Differences in GABA concentrations can tell scientists more about why young learners have an advantage.

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen at sunrise atop a mobile launcher at Launch Complex 39B, Monday, April 4, 2022.
Moons

Get ready to watch NASA’s most powerful rocket head for the moon

Tune into a historic moment in space exploration that you won't want to miss.

Cloudy with a chance of cooling the planet
Global Warming

Cloudy with a chance of cooling the planet

Could reflecting more sunlight help tackle global warming? A cadre of retired physicists and engineers have decided to try.

Jackery 2000 Pro Review
Gear

Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro review: A bigger, better portable power station

A little extra weight. A lot of extra power.

Schools of herring are filling a once-dead waterway
Fish

Schools of herring are filling a once-dead waterway

In Howe Sound, British Columbia, a new generation of stewards is keeping careful tabs on the comeback efforts of a tiny fish with big cultural value.

World’s largest telescope array is almost ready to stare straight into the sun
Technology

World’s largest telescope array is almost ready to stare straight into the sun

China's newest telescope setup could help warn us about future solar flares and plasma eruptions.