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Travel through galaxies and the dark matter web in this stunning universe simulation

A new freely downloadable universe simulation reveals the structure of galaxies and galactic clusters over more than 13 billion years of history.

Bizarre pig-faced shark found dead in the Mediterranean Sea. Is it real?

Italian naval officers found a dead angular roughshark (also known as the pig fish) in the waters near Elba.

Tick transforms into a glowing alien from a sci-fi nightmare in trippy photo

Outstanding examples of stunning microscopy were recently honored in the Nikon Small World contest.

Lumpy tumor shown on facial reconstruction of Neanderthal who lived on 'drowned land'

A new facial reconstruction depicts a Neanderthal with a tumor above his right eyebrow.

Facts about tardigrades

Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are near-microscopic animals that are almost indestructible and can even survive in outer space.

Do indoor plants purify air?

Introducing fauna to a room can improve the way it feels, but do indoor plants purify air?

What is the oldest-known archaeological site in the world?

Archaeologists know of three sites in East Africa that date back to millions of years ago.

The weirdest creatures to wash ashore

A roundup of the 11 most bizarre creatures found washed up on the shore in the last decade, from sea potatoes to penis fish.

Cosmic objects with strange orbits discovered beyond Neptune

A six-year search of space beyond the orbit of Neptune has netted 461 newly discovered objects, including four that could shed light on Planet Nine.

Does the moon rotate?

Here's how long a «moon day» is.

Our Milky Way galaxy isn't very well mixed, study suggests

Our galaxy isn't as thoroughly mixed as scientists sometimes assume, according to a new study.

Archivist's vintage 'Images of Apollo' photo prints land on auction

A private archivist known for unearthing rare images from the early years of spaceflight is now selling a treasure trove of NASA prints representing some of the most iconic photos taken.

The 'megacomet' Bernardinelli-Bernstein is the find of a decade. Here's the discovery explained.

The scientists that found Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein are an unlikely pair.

Why did the Maya civilization collapse?

Here's why some Maya city states fell about 1,000 years ago.

In Hurricane Ida's wake, satellite images show oil slicks in Gulf of Mexico

Satellite images capture aerial views of an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico following Hurricane Ida's landfall on Aug. 29.

Perseverance rover collects 2nd Mars sample (photos)

Perseverance collected another drilled-out core of a Martian rock dubbed «Rochette,» sealing the sample in its designated titanium tube on Wednesday (Sept. 8).

Milkweed butterflies tear open caterpillars and drink them alive

These ghastly meals provide male butterflies with chemicals that they use to produce mating pheromones, which female butterflies find irresistible.

Why don't poisonous animals die from their own toxins?

Some animals, such as poison dart frogs, carry enough toxic chemicals to kill multiple adult humans, but they've evolved tricks to avoid poisoning themselves.

What's the rarest blood type?

Blood typing is particularly important for blood transfusions.

The world’s fastest animals

Here are the fastest animals alive today.

Elusive angel shark shows off its ninja ambush skills in rare underwater footage

Researchers caught rare footage of a juvenile angel shark swimming off the UK coast, offering hope that the critically endangered species is still breeding.

Pfizer & BioNTech will soon seek approval for COVID-19 vaccine in young children

The youngest age that a person can get a COVID-19 vaccine is 12. That may change soon.

Super-precise clock tech wins $3 million physics Breakthrough Prize

Two physicists just snagged $3 million for helping develop a super-precise clock that could allow scientists to study and explore the universe like never before.

An 18-foot-long sea monster ruled the ancient ocean that once covered Kansas

A newly described species of mosasaur, an extinct marine reptile, swam through Cretaceous seas 80 million years ago and had a slender snout like a crocodile's.

Spectacular valleys and cliffs hidden beneath the North Sea

Like a bowl of spaghetti noodles spilled across the floor of the North Sea, a vast array of hidden tunnel valleys wind and meander across what was once an ice-covered landscape. 

Do humidifiers help with allergies?

Do humidifiers help with allergies? Here’s everything you need to know.

Strict caps must be set on fossil fuel extraction to meet climate goals, study finds

A new study shows that strict caps need to be placed on fossil fuel extraction to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Air purifiers vs ionizers: what’s the difference?

We're putting air purifiers vs ionizers to get to the bottom of what these appliances really do.

Tyrannosaurs bit each other's faces in dino fight clubs

Tyrannosaurs around the age of sexual maturity often bit each other's faces, likely to win prizes.

Smoke sets off alarms on the International Space Station

Alarms blared aboard the Russian side of the International Space Station (ISS) early Thursday (Sept. 9), and the crew reported seeing smoke and smelling burnt plastic, according to news reports.

How do air purifiers work?

A device that sanitizes the air to remove impurities and pollutants is an appealing prospect, but just how do air purifiers work?

COVID-19 test caused man's 9-month-long brain fluid leak

The patient thought he had allergies.

Air purifiers vs humidifiers: What's the difference?

We take a look at air purifiers vs humidifiers to get a sense of the differences.

Weird 'dog bone' asteroid could be a pile of cosmic rubble

Astronomers have fetched some cool new views of a dog-bone-shaped asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter.

2 scientists win $3 million 'Breakthrough Prize' for mRNA tech behind COVID-19 vaccines

Two scientists who developed a technology used in COVID-19 mRNA vaccines have been awarded a $3 million prize. 

How do cats get their stripes?

Several key genes dictate whether a house cat will have stripes, spots or neither.

The world turns sideways in trippy, glowing Earth photo from the International Space Station

ISS astronaut Thomas Pesquet captured a trippy new photo of orange 'airglow' streaming past the sideways Earth.

Stunning colorized footage provides a glimpse of the last known Tasmanian tiger

Thylacines, once widespread in Australia, have been extinct for nearly a century, but newly colorized footage provides a glimpse of what they looked like in life.
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