This Trippy Jellyfish Is Like Something From a Dream
This jellyfish just discovered in the deep ocean looks like it’s part of a dreamscape, but it’s real. According to a Scientific American blog, the …
Science Explains Why the Giraffe Has Such a Long Neck
A difference of as few as 70 genes led giraffes to distinguish themselves from their closest relative by their long necks, according to new research. …
Why Your Office Is the Cause Of—and the Solution to—Climate Change
Many of the most notable public policy initiatives to address climate change—from President Obama’s Clean Power Plan to China’s plans to curb new coal-fired power …
Meet the Newest Species of Whale
It’s hard to overlook a beast that measures 24 feet long and weighs more than 16,000 lbs. (7.3 m and 7,250 kg). It’s harder still …
Zika Emergency Funding Remains Stalled in Congress
Funding to fight the ongoing Zika virus outbreak remains tied up in bureaucracy as the U.S. Senate adjourned for a week-long recess after hearing arguments …
Black Holes Are Invisible. But Now There Are 3 New Ways to ‘See’ Them
In a world of conspiracy theories and Internet rumors, it’s a wonder no one has ever called black holes a hoax. They’re mysterious, they’re powerful, …
The 5 Most Interesting Things We Learned From Astronaut Scott Kelly’s AMA
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly on Saturday hosted a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” live chat, answering a wide range of questions from fans who were curious …
Black Hole Given the Hawaiian Name ‘Powehi.’ Here’s What That Means
The black hole that was captured in a first-ever picture this week has been named “Powehi,” courtesy of a language professor at the University of …
Horses Can Recognize Human Emotion, Study Shows
Humans have long formed bonds with horses, but a new study may show the species is even more emotionally connected to us than we thought. …
All the Ways Humans Try to Kill Mosquitos—and Why We’re Still Losing
For such a tiny creature, mosquitoes have caused humans untold misery for millennia. The insect, which measures no more than a few millimeters in length, …