NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon
NASA wants to put a $20 billion base on the Moon

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has big plans for the future of the agency, including the construction of a $20 billion lunar base that he said will establish an “enduring presence” on the Moon. Isaacman announced the news during NASA’s Ignition event on Tuesday, where he also described goals to launch a nuclear-powered spacecraft to Mars, […]

3 Reasons Why Overthinkers Make Great Partners, By A Psychologist

You may view overthinking as a slow poison for a relationship, but it actually has hidden benefits. Here’s why you shouldn’t take your overthinker partner for granted.

The Trip to the Far Side of the Moon

As soon as April 1, four people will embark on a journey that will take them farther from the Earth than anyone has ever traveled before.

A Billionaire-Backed Startup Wants to Grow ‘Organ Sacks’ to Replace Animal Testing

R3 Bio has a bold idea for replacing lab animals: genetically-engineered whole organ systems that lack a brain. The long-term goal, says a cofounder, is to make human versions.

Isabella Rossellini Couldn’t Resist Helping A ‘Mama Dog’ In Need

Isabella Rossellini volunteers as a “breeder caretaker” for Rosie, a dog whose puppies become guide dogs for people who are blind through the Guide Dog Foundation.

Donut Lab’s solid-state battery could barely hold a charge after getting damaged
Donut Lab’s solid-state battery could barely hold a charge after getting damaged

Donut Lab is on a mission to prove to the world its solid-state battery is real, one independent test at a time. We’ve seen speed charging tests, extreme heat tests, and not-a-supercapacitor tests. Today’s test is to see how the battery holds up under damage. The results: While it could barely sustain a charge, it […]

How Many Animals Can You Save By Picking Up Plastic On The Beach?

A free online calculator shows the number of seabirds, turtles and marine mammals you help protect by cleaning up plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.

2 Unexpected Habits That Mean You’re Intelligent, By A Psychologist

If people have told you these habits are odd or off-putting, science suggests they’re likely wrong. Here’s why they signal the opposite, according to research.

The War Against Iran Is Worsening Global Inequality

The war against Iran is enlarging the gap between the better-off and the worse-off worldwide, in areas including regressive fuel subsidies.

4 Toxic Phrases That Destroy Trust In Relationships, By A Psychologist

These four phrases don’t sound like weapons. Here’s why this is precisely what makes them so damaging, according to research.