Set up solar farms in space? That’s the future of clean energy
Imagine harnessing the power of the sun, but not from the surface of the Earth.
Instead, think bigger and farther away – like, in space!
Recent...
Were ancient Mars full of rivers? Curiosity rover finds clues!
Mars has always been a fascinating planet for us.
We've sent robots to explore it, and some of the latest discoveries might just hint at...
Ancient DNA sheds light on Europe’s first people
Long ago, way before your grandparents, their grandparents, and even their grandparents' grandparents were born, humans were on the move.
They left Africa and began...
Moon’s surprise birthday: It’s 40 million years older than we thought!”
Imagine if you suddenly discovered you were 40 million years older than you believed.
That’s the surprise scientists had about the Moon!
A recent study shows...
The Big One: The most powerful Marsquake ever detected
The ground shakes. Paintings tilt.
Walls crack. Rubble may fall.
On Earth, we understand how and where these events happen due to the discovery of plate...
US groundwater is getting saltier, and that causes problems!
Our groundwater is becoming saltier, and this might be a problem we didn't see coming.
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have been on...
Neanderthals and early humans: A DNA love story
Imagine two long-lost cousins reuniting after thousands of years and realizing they're more similar than they thought!
This is kind of what happened between Neanderthals...
Scientists find one of the world’s darkest rivers
Imagine a river so dark that you can't even see your hand if you put it into the water.
That's how dark the Ruki River...
Ancient stone tool makes surprise appearance in old French painting!
Imagine you're looking at an old painting from France, and you notice something that looks like a stone tool from a very, very long...
A Russian satellite has shifted within 60 km of another spacecraft
When it comes to saber-rattling, few countries employ it as much as Russia does.
During their ongoing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the country’s leadership...