Meet The Lizard That Shoots Blood From Its Eyes — A Herpetologist Explains

This tiny, spiny lizard has a shocking secret. Scientists have finally uncovered exactly how and why its bizarre strategy works so well.

The Trajectory of the Artemis II Moon Mission Is a Feat of Engineering

The astronauts will arrive about 10,300 kilometers beyond our satellite, breaking all previous records for distance from Earth. But how was their route chosen?

11,000 Asteroids Have Been Found — And 33 Are Near-Earth Objects

Scientists at the Rubin Observatory have identified nearly 11,000 asteroids, including hundreds beyond Neptune and 33 previously unknown near-Earth asteroids.

Artemis II Crew Sends Back First Earth Views From Journey To The Moon

Astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft release captivating images of Earth from the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century.

3 ‘Selfish’ Boundaries That Strengthen Relationships—By A Psychologist

We often assume that being selfish will cost us relationally. However, it may cost us far less than having no boundaries at all.

Scientists Have Made French Fry Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a method of making french fries that results in a healthier bite without sacrificing crispiness.

NASA did eventually solve Artemis II’s Outlook glitch
NASA did eventually solve Artemis II’s Outlook glitch

On Thursday, during Artemis II’s journey to the Moon, commander Reid Wiseman ran into a tech issue some of us back on Earth can relate to: Microsoft Outlook wasn’t working. In a conversation captured in NASA’s Artemis livestream and shared on Bluesky, Wiseman reported to Mission Control: “I also see that I have two Microsoft […]

A Biologist Explains Why Humans Have An Appendix. Hint: Scientists Finally Have An Answer

Why do humans have an appendix? New research is reshaping our understanding of this overlooked organ and its antiquated role in our biology.

Artemis II, Hollywood And Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories

The Artemis II mission to the Moon will likely stir conspiracy theories about lunar landings. A compelling piece of evidence is often overlooked.

Is It Plastic?

a list of common materials to test your knowledge of plastic, and to marvel at the scale of the plastic pollution crisis