Satellites watch glaciers melting in Patagonia | Space photo of the day for Oct. 22, 2025
New satellite imagery from the European Space Agency reveals nearly four decades of dramatic ice loss for two of Patagonia’s largest glaciers.
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Who goes to the ballet? Education and social connections matter more than income, study finds
Why do some people regularly attend the opera, visit art galleries, or go to classical music concerts—while others rarely, if ever, do?
Volcanic explosions on Mars may have left massive ice deposits at the Red Planet’s equator
Ancient explosive volcanic eruptions on Mars could help explain mysterious hints of buried ice from the Red Planet’s equator, a new study finds.
How land use policies can contribute to racial segregation in communities
New research published in International Studies of Economics sheds light on an important but often overlooked driver of racial segregation in housing: minimum lot size zoning policies, or local regulations requiring a minimum amount of land for a property.
A giant wave is rippling through the Milky Way, and scientists don’t know why
Our Milky Way is far from calm — it ripples with a colossal wave spanning tens of thousands of light-years, revealed by ESA’s Gaia telescope. This wave, moving through the galaxy’s disc like ripples in water, shifts stars up and…
Atlantic dolphins are dying much younger. Scientists sound the alarm
Common dolphins in the North Atlantic are living significantly shorter lives, with female longevity dropping seven years since the 1990s. Researchers found this decline by analyzing stranded dolphins, revealing a 2.4% drop in population growth linked to bycatch deaths and…
Watch SpaceX launch its record-breaking 133rd Falcon 9 mission of the year today
SpaceX will launch its record-breaking 133rd Falcon 9 mission of 2025 today (Oct. 22), and you can watch the action live.
Running fixes what junk food breaks in the brain
New research reveals that exercise counteracts the mood-damaging effects of a Western-style diet through specific gut and hormonal mechanisms. Running restored metabolites tied to mental well-being and balanced key hormones like insulin and leptin. However, poor diet limited the brain’s…
Why we keep hunting ghosts—and what it says about us
In 1874, renowned chemist Sir William Crookes sat in a darkened room, eyes fixed on a curtain over an alcove. The curtain twitched, and out came a glowing ghost of a young woman, dressed in a white shroud. He was…
How screening students for psychopathic and narcissistic traits could help prevent cyberbullying
The federal government has just released an expert review to try and prevent bullying in schools. One of the greatest areas of concern is cyberbullying, which is alarmingly common among young people.