A first look at the rocks from the far side of the moon creates a volcanic mystery
The first samples from the far side of the moon contain signs of surprising volcanic activity near the lunar south […]
Tech companies want small nuclear reactors. Here’s how they would work
To feed artificial intelligence’s voracious appetite for energy, tech companies are turning to small nuclear reactors. Last week, Google and
A sudden ice collapse hints at disturbing changes on the Antarctic coast
A hot spot is starting to form along the coast of East Antarctica. An ice shelf that broke apart seemingly
Dietary evidence reinforces the reputation of Clovis hunters as mammoth killers
The ancient North Americans are increasingly looking like experienced mammoth killers. Archaeologists have long debated whether the Clovis people, who
Mars’ potato-shaped moons may be the remains of a shattered asteroid
Mars’ moons may be the remnants of an asteroid with a rogue star that came too close to the Red
A near-Earth asteroid provides clues to a dark matter theory
A hypothetical “fifth force” could attract asteroids, if it exists. But asteroid Bennu shows no signs that its orbit has
New videos reveal the hidden lives of Andean bears
Camera collar footage is revealing the secret lives of Andean bears (Tremarctos ornatus), the only surviving South American ursid. A
Proposed time limits for anesthesia may have compromised patient safety
After a public outcry, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield announced Dec. 5 that it had dropped plans that would have
What would it take to protect the world from an asteroid?
How to kill an asteroidRobin George AndrewsWW Norton & Co., $29.99 The dinosaurs met a gruesome death at the hands
Feather-inspired aircraft flaps can enhance flight performance
The aircraft wing may be the next big thing in aviation. The wings of the birds are contoured with overlapping