Science

Could an ocean – likely needed to sustain life – even survive on a planet orbiting close to a dead star?

This quiz is a deep dive into the physics, history, and mysteries of our nearest star.

Three months ago, you left your country fearing for your life. Now, you’re learning to navigate a new city, where the street signs are in a new language. You’re learning to navigate social interactions that operate on slightly different rules.…

On Episode 176 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Alan Stern to talk about what is next in deep space exploration.

This week: Researchers reported that evolutionary mutations are genome-driven, not random. Quantum physicists observed the magnetic nucleus of an atom switching back and forth in real time. And a new catalyst could simplify plastics recycling.

We talked to Starfield’s Lead Creative Producer, Tim Lamb, about designing Starfield’s blend of complex ship control and thrilling arcade dogfights.

The Sept. 7-8 total lunar eclipse will be visible to over 7 billion people in Asia, Australia, Africa and eastern Europe.

The nebula body of the cosmic shark is located 650 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cepheus.

Getting a smartphone before age 13 may drastically increase the risk of poor mental health later in life, according to data from more than 100,000 people. Early use is linked to suicidal thoughts, aggression, and detachment, largely driven by social…

Hidden fat wrapped around organs, known as visceral fat, has now been linked to faster heart aging. Using AI and imaging from more than 21,000 people in the UK Biobank, scientists found that this invisible belly fat accelerates stiffening and…