Why We Haven’t Been Able to Stop Wildfires
Smokey the Bear told forest and National Park visitors for decades that they held the health and safety of the areas they visited in their …
Pollutants in Fish Could Disrupt Your Defenses to Toxins
Human defense mechanisms could be disrupted by the presence of a class of organic pollutants in fish and other food, according to new research. The …
These Countries Are Most Vulnerable to Invasive Species
Invasive species threaten global agriculture to the tune of billions of dollars each year, a problem that could affect developing countries most, according to new …
Watch Live: Full Moon Rises on Summer Solstice for First Time in Decades
For the first time in nearly 70 years, a full moon will rise on the same day as the summer solstice. Space broadcaster Slooh will …
New Fault Line Found in Southern California
Researchers said they have found a new, underwater fault line in southern California that runs along the Salton Sea and parallel to the San Andreas …
Here’s a Preview of the Solar Eclipse Traffic Nightmare
The solar eclipse won’t take place until Aug. 21, but Oregon has already experienced a serious eclipse-related traffic jam. A narrow stretch of U.S. Highway …
Watch Live: The Launch of the Latest Crew to the International Space Station
A new crew of three is set to be launched into space Wednesday, and will take over the International Space Station from Friday till late …
Watch Live: Two Astronauts Complete 200th ISS Spacewalk
Two NASA astronauts are set to complete the 200th spacewalk outside the International Space Station Friday. For Jack Fischer, the Verge reports, it will be …
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s Initiative to Invest $3 Billion to Cure Diseases
Correction appended, Sept. 22 Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan’s philanthropic initiative will invest $3 billion over the next decade in an effort to cure and …
Somebody Stole Neil Armstrong’s Solid Gold Lunar Module Replica
A solid gold replica of a NASA lunar module has been stolen from an Ohio museum honoring American astronaut Neil Armstrong, police say. The police …