Watch Live: SpaceX Attempts First Rocket Relaunch
SpaceX is shooting a used Falcon 9 Rocket into space tonight, marking the first relaunch attempt for the space industry. Elon Musk’s company has successfully …
A Man Dissolved in an Acidic Hot Pool at Yellowstone. Here’s Why the Water Is So Dangerous
The tragic death of a man who ventured into an out-of-bounds hot spring in Yellowstone National Park may sound shocking, but there’s a reason why …
Scientists are Using Dirty Socks to Understand Why Some People Are Mosquito Magnets
We may soon understand why some people spend vacations furiously swatting away mosquitoes — and others remain totally untouched. British researchers launched an investigation this …
Be Afraid Because Science Says Some Snakes Hunt in Packs
It’s the worst nightmare of anyone who suffers from ophidiophobia. According to a new study, snakes are not the solitary hunters and eaters we perceive …
Why California’s Climate Change Fight Is Also About Public Health
Even before President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Paris Agreement, California Governor Jerry Brown loved to talk about climate change and …
Why Environmental Groups Are Split on This Florida Congressional Race
Climate change and the environment have received precious little attention on the national stage this election season—not a single question was asked about global warming …
World Leaders On Edge as President Trump Weighs Pulling U.S. Out of Paris Climate Deal
As President Donald Trump weighs whether to keep U.S. in the Paris Agreement on climate change, leaders across the globe are preparing for the potential …
The Moon Will Cross in Front of a Bright Star in Tuesday Night’s Sky
An astronomical spectacle will grace North American skies Tuesday evening, as the moon is set to cross over the star Aldebaran in what’s known as …
Here’s One Way Your Dog Is a Better Learner Than You
Correction appended Sept. 27, 2016 Dogs don’t wear pants — and it’s hard to know how things would work out if they tried. But one …
The Brightest Comet of the Year Is Visible This Weekend. Here’s Where to See It
The brightest comet of 2018 will streak past Earth right after the peak of the Geminid meteor shower. Comet 46P/Wirtanen will be closest to Earth …