Take a Look Around Mars with NASA’s 360° Video
NASA has released a panorama still video from its Curiosity Mars rover. Through a mouse or mobile screen, users can explore a part of Mars …
President Barack Obama Is a Parasite, According to Scientists
President Barack Obama is a parasite, officially. Scientists have named a tiny flatworm after the commander-in-chief, insisting it’s an honor. Thomas Platt, a retired biology …
Space Tourist Richard Garriott to SpaceX Moon Travelers: Get Ready for a ‘Profoundly Life-Changing’ Ride
The pair who paid SpaceX to take them on a historic trip around the moon can expect breathtaking views and a life-altering experience when they …
Mock Mars Crew Returns After a Year in Isolation
Six crew members on a mock mission to Mars returned to society on Sunday after a year of living in isolation in Hawaii. The crew …
The Lingering Effects of Fukushima on Fish
Nearly five years have passed since an earthquake and tsunami in Japan killed 16,000 people and caused nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi plant. New …
West Virginia Is Looking for the Descendants of Civil War Veterans Who Never Claimed Their Medals
This week holds two major Civil War anniversaries: America’s deadliest war started on April 12, 1861, when Southerners who seceded from the Union fired shots …
The Legend of Robin Hood Is Centuries Old—But the Way We Tell His Story Has Changed
History Today This post is in partnership with History Today. The article below was originally published at History Today. The end of 2018 saw the …
Middle East Sets New Temperature Record, and It’s Blistering
Temperatures Thursday reached an incredible 54°C (129.2°F) in Mitribah, Kuwait, setting the record for the warmest temperature ever recorded outside of California’s Death Valley, according …
A Century After a Massacre in India During British Colonial Rule, the U.K. Faces Demands for an Apology
Standing right next to a bullet-ridden red brick wall in the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial in the north Indian city of Amritsar is a signboard with …
Climate Change Could Turn Britain Into a Major Wine Producer
Oenophiles of the future could find themselves heading to the balmy terroir of the United Kingdom to sample the latest fine wines. Warmer temperatures in …