The debate over ‘Dragon Man’ shows that human origins are still kind of messy
Scientists in the field disagree about whether this represents an entirely new species, but it's exciting no matter what.
Scientists in the field disagree about whether this represents an entirely new species, but it's exciting no matter what.
With the planet warming, wet-bulb globe temperature is going to be an increasingly useful measurement.
Pigs not only inspire scientists via delicious, brain-sustaining pork products. See the latest pig-influenced developments in medicine and tech, from diabetes treatments to pig-urine-flavored cigarettes
Computing conservation
While still using it for navigation
Because it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll.
It's free, and much easier than buying a second computer monitor.
After decades of speculation, astronomers observed this new type of exploding star in realtime.
In disasters like Miami, urban search and rescue experts employ resources such as cameras, microphones, and dogs as they work on the pile.
Hot weather is poised to kill more people than ever.
Our next-door planet is similar to Earth in size and composition, but extreme conditions made Venus a hellscape. Devoted researchers want to know what caused their wildly divergent paths.
What to look for—and what to do about it.
Dark Sky Places help us imagine a world where we can all see the night sky.
Climate-related disruptions in the food supply chain can cause global setbacks.
If you rely heavily on Google apps, things might look a little confusing lately.