


Watch: Hidden weather patterns are creating a 'heat dome' in the U.S.
A heat dome can have severe impacts on human health.

Natural sound absorbers? Moth wings can cut 87% of noise energy
"Moths are going to inspire the next generation of sound-absorbing materials".

This star survived a supernova to continue shining bright
Challenging long held theories about supernovas.


X-rays reveal the strange appendage this ancient vampire squid used to hunt
New technology makes it possible to glean a lot more information from rare fossils.


The world’s largest bacteria is visible to the naked eye
The new discovery is 50 times bigger than the previous record-holder.


Biobatteries that run for weeks? Behold the power of 3 bacteria
They can self-repair in harsh environments, too.


A rare celestial treat: Planets to align like they did 158 years ago
Five planets will align in the morning sky this month.


A massive sunspot that is facing right at us is now 3 times bigger than Earth. Should we worry?
It is also facing right at us.


One set of STEM workers earns thousands more than any other group
A huge study uses hard data to break down how discrimination actually impacts researchers and engineers.


Agilicious: Autonomous drone can dodge obstacles at breakneck 40 mph speeds
Time to improve drone agility.

A special turtle species has found a brilliant way to reduce aging
Does this mean they are immortal?
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