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Imagine teeth as tiny time capsules, holding clues not just about what an ancient creature ate, but about its very

Peering across space, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has given us an unprecedented look at the atmospheres of two

The universe is constantly getting bigger, but unlike a balloon inflating from a central point, this cosmic expansion has no

Imagine structures so vast they dwarf entire galaxy groups. These are Giant Radio Galaxies, the largest individual objects known to

June’s full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, is gracing the night sky this week, but it’s doing something unusual:

Imagine piecing together a giant puzzle where one crucial piece is missing, making the whole picture unclear. For paleontologists studying

High above Earth, satellites have unlocked a secret: how majestic, wispy clouds called cirrus are born from the powerful plumes

Imagine a landmass suddenly rising from the waves. That’s exactly what’s happened in the Caspian Sea, the world’s largest inland

Imagine space so empty it feels like nothingness. No stars, no dust, no light. Yet, in the strange world of

Imagine something getting bigger every second, everywhere at once. For a century, scientists have grappled with a surprising truth about

Launched in the 1970s, NASA’s Voyager spacecraft are humanity’s furthest explorers, venturing into interstellar space. While they once captured breathtaking

Imagine materials like leather or plastic that simply melt away back into nature when you’re done with them. Scientists are

Imagine a world where your phone gets a signal anywhere, even in the most remote wilderness. That vision moved a

Microplastics, the tiny fragments of plastic polluting our planet, are infiltrating every corner of the ocean, from the sunlit surface

Imagine discovering the last meal of a creature that lived millions of years ago. Scientists have done just that, finding

For the first time, scientists have carefully documented a fascinating and unique behavior in humpback whales: blowing intricate bubble rings

In September 2023, a colossal landslide in Greenland’s Dickson Fjord triggered a tsunami that sent unusual seismic waves across the

Imagine trying to gaze at the distant stars, only to have your view spoiled by bright streaks of light from

We all intuitively change the way we speak when talking to babies, using higher pitches and simpler words. This special

For centuries, we’ve learned Isaac Newton’s First Law of Motion as the rule of inertia: an object stays still or

Imagine a time when dinosaurs could walk from Africa to South America! Scientists have discovered over 260 matching dinosaur tracks

Summer nights offer a spectacular opportunity to connect with the cosmos. From brilliant planets gracing the dawn and dusk skies

Getting to Mars is a monumental journey, currently taking about nine months with today’s chemical rockets. This long travel time

Imagine catching a speeding comet particle with something softer than cotton candy, yet strong enough to travel through space. That’s

The SETI Institute recently celebrated leading researchers and rising stars dedicated to answering humanity’s biggest questions: Where did life come