As Bushfires Blaze On, Parts of Australia Broil With the Highest Temperatures on Earth
The brutal heat and high winds whipped up already fierce wildfires, producing giant fire clouds. Here is what it has looked like from space. ...read more
Month: January 2020
What Are ‘Natural Flavors’?
Are natural flavors actually natural? And what does the designation mean? ...read more
How Long is a Day on Venus? The Answer Keeps Changing
Researchers have spent decades trying to pin down exactly how long a day on Venus lasts. Finding the answer cuts to the core of fundamental mysteries about the planet. ...read more
Found: Crater From Asteroid Impact That Covered 10% of Earth’s Surface in Debris
The crater sits beneath a plain of hardened lava formed after the meteorite's impact. ...read more
5 Things That Will Help Keep Your Microbiome Healthy
A healthy diet and lifestyle will help keep your gut microbes — and you — happy. ...read more
The Steady State: When Astronomers Tried to Overthrow the Big Bang
Some astronomers didn’t like the religious implications of a universe with a beginning. Their alternative was the so-called “steady state model.” ...read more
These Sea Creatures See Without Eyes — But Only Sometimes
Brittle sea stars use light-sensitive cells spread across their bodies to navigate. ...read more
New Light Sail Design Could Help Keep Interstellar Spacecraft on Track
Researchers tested new light sail tech in the lab and say their design could better steer the tiny, laser-powered interstellar spacecraft. ...read more
Exercise Has Many Health Benefits. Weight Loss Isn’t Really One of Them
It's harder than you might think to lose weight through exercise alone. ...read more
Humans Roasted Starchy Carbs 170,000 Years Ago
Researchers uncover charred plant material from ancient hearth in South African cave ...read more