How to make building blocks for a lunar habitat
By 2028, NASA intends to land the "first woman and first person of color" on the Moon as part of the Artemis III mission.
This...
Scientists catch a slow-motion earthquake in action beneath the sea
For the first time ever, scientists have observed a slow-motion earthquake as it happened along a major underwater fault off the coast of Japan.
Unlike...
Ancient squids ruled the seas long before the dinosaurs died out
New fossil research has revealed that squids were already dominant predators in the oceans 100 million years ago—much earlier than scientists previously believed.
Using a...
How ancient humans crossed dangerous seas without maps or metal
Thousands of years ago, people made long and risky journeys across the sea—without modern boats, maps, or even metal tools. But how did they...
Why the Earth is thin beneath Iceland—and what that means for volcanoes and earthquakes
Iceland is one of the world’s most volcanically active places, known for its dramatic eruptions and hot springs.
But its explosive nature is just one...
Solar flares may shake up weather on distant planets—and possibly Earth too
A new study has found that solar flares—sudden bursts of energy from stars—can trigger short-term weather changes on planets far beyond our solar system.
The...
Ancient fossils reveal how volcanic warming once triggered ocean extinctions
A new study has uncovered strong evidence that past volcanic eruptions triggered dramatic climate changes that wiped out large parts of marine life—offering a...
Scientists uncover shocking evidence of humans in America during the ice age
The story of when humans first arrived in the Americas is being rewritten—thanks to some ancient footprints found in New Mexico.
These footprints, discovered in...
Ancient DNA reveals dogs’ epic journey through the Americas
New research has uncovered surprising insights into the history of dogs in the Americas, showing that these loyal animals traveled slowly alongside humans as...
Lunar dust is bad. But not as bad as living in the city
As NASA prepares for a return to the Moon through the Artemis program, one of the biggest health concerns for astronauts has been lunar...