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A close-up of juvenile Hawaiian bobtail squid.
NASA

Dozens of baby squid are orbiting our planet right now

The intrepid little cephalonauts will return to Earth in July.

This drone can detect human screams. What could go wrong?
DARPA

This drone can detect human screams. What could go wrong?

The research is intended for search and rescue applications. But tech like this has potential for abuse.

Estuaries could power us to a low-carbon future
Energy

Estuaries could power us to a low-carbon future

When freshwater meets saltwater, there's energy to be captured.

Human Remains Found In 2,000-Year-Old Antikythera Shipwreck
Archaeology

Human Remains Found In 2,000-Year-Old Antikythera Shipwreck

Home of the Antikythera Mechanism

The story of the former Olympian who designed the world’s most beloved boat
Technology

The story of the former Olympian who designed the world’s most beloved boat

In 1970, Bruce Kirby created the perfect single-person sailboat. What made the Laser so unbeatable?

When and how did dinosaurs go extinct?
Dinosaurs

When and how did dinosaurs go extinct?

It's asteroid versus volcano.

The mystery of Greenland’s icy history could help us survive climate change
Climate Change

The mystery of Greenland’s icy history could help us survive climate change

Did it stay or did it go?

patagonia provisions long root ale
Agriculture

What To Drink While You Wait For Perennial Grains To Revolutionize Agriculture

Foods that don't need to be replanted every year would be a boon for the environment. But when will they arrive?

dog
Pets

Is It Ok To Give Cannabis Pain Killers To My Pet?

The science behind cannabis-based pet products is still half-baked

Microbes Will Be Essential For Human Survival On Mars
Mars

Microbes Will Be Essential For Human Survival On Mars

They're a potential source of food, air, clothing, and more. But will they survive the journey, and can we avoid contaminating the red planet?

A30
Aviation

How pilots land their planes in powerful crosswinds

Watch a giant A380 land slightly sideways, and learn all about crabbing and side-slipping.

kepler telescope
Black Holes

Could A Black Hole Be Blocking The Light From That ‘Alien Megastructure’ Star?

The top 7 explanations for the star’s weird behavior, ranked roughly in order of plausibility

image of ceres
Space

Why Are There No Close-Ups Of Ceres Yet?

Blame it on the dark side

Walking On Water
Science Fiction

The Co-Robots In ‘Interstellar’ Are Gorgeous–And Silly

A morphable black monolith certainly looks cool, but it's not going to be very helpful.

How NASA Found The Lost ExoMars Lander So Quickly
Mars

How NASA Found The Lost ExoMars Lander So Quickly

Europe's previous failed lander went missing for over a decade

Ancient Mars
Mars

Global Warming Could Be The Best Way To Terraform Mars

Finally, a good use for climate change

Last week in tech: A dummy went to space and we got some new emojis
Space X

Last week in tech: A dummy went to space and we got some new emojis

We'll never get sick of looking at that view of earth from a Tesla in space.

A doctor prepares a COVID-19 shot
Vaccines

A booster shot trial is underway using Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine

Here's what you need to know about the pandemic this week.

A person wearing an escape hood.
Military

Those ‘gas masks’ at the Capitol were actually escape hoods

Here’s what they do, and how they work.

Moray eels enjoy surf ‘n turf with a surprise second set of jaws
Ocean

Moray eels enjoy surf ‘n turf with a surprise second set of jaws

A hidden second set of jaws enables them to gobble prey on land.