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Scientists looked at Jupiter's massive auroras using the James Webb and Hubble Space Telescopes — and found a mystery they can't fully explain.
By Patrick Pester published
An abrupt change in Antarctica has caused the continent to gain ice. But this increase, documented in NASA satellite data, is a temporary anomaly rather than an indication that global warming has reversed, scientists say.
By Jamie Carter published
Explore the wonders of the Northern Hemisphere's night sky with our guide to the best celestial sights you can observe with binoculars between May and July.
By Ben Turner published
A new memorandum has firmed up China and Russia's intent to lead the construction of a new lunar base to be completed by 2036, as NASA talks about scaling back its own lunar ambitions.
By Kristina Killgrove published
Stone tools and stone circles discovered in coastal Scotland show that prehistoric people settled farther north than anyone previously believed.
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By Lydia Smith published
"Mono," caused by Epstein-Barr virus, raises the risk of multiple sclerosis, but it's unclear why. A study pinpoints a genetic variant that might help explain.
By Jess Thomson published
New fossilized tracks made by an ancient reptile indicate that these animals evolved tens of millions of years sooner than scientists first thought.
By Simon Makin published
We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously
By Tom Metcalfe published
Humans started counting tens of thousands of years ago, but when did they begin figuring out advanced arithmetic, algebra and even calculus?
By Ben Turner published
The new super-strong copper alloy can be used to build better airplanes and spacecraft.
By Kimberley Lane published
An all-in-one tripod that boasts high-quality construction, versatility and reliability — you can't go wrong with the Benro Rhino.