Another Pacific winter snowstorm hits California

A Pacific winter storm has the US West Coast in its sights. Flooding rainfall, wind, and snow measured in feet are in store over the weekend.

Will brain changes in fighter pilots help astronauts?

Researchers in Belgium showed how brain changes in fighter pilots can help astronauts cope with the effects of space travel.

Leonardo da Vinci studied gravity, too

A new look at the notes of Leonardo da Vinci show that he studied and understood much about gravity centuries ahead of his time.

Happy birthday, Galileo! Born February 15, 1564

Galileo Galilei was 1 of the world's greatest astronomers. He was born on February 15, 1564. His discoveries changed the way we viewed our world.

The science of kissing and why it’s good for you

Why does kissing feel good? Watch this video - the science of kissing - to learn why humans are drawn to puckering up and that it's good for you.

Why love really is a drug

On this Valentine's Day, watch a video about certain chemicals - including dopamine, oxytocin and vasopressin - making you feel good around someone you love.

Chuck Yeager – personification of the ‘right stuff’ – born 100 years ago

Chuck Yeager, a military test pilot, became the first to break the sound barrier on October 14, 1947. Afterwards, he was dubbed "the fastest man alive."

Sundog obliterated by a rocket 13 years ago

On February 11, 2010, a solar observatory that launched into space ripped apart a sundog and created a new ice halo that amazed scientists.

Starship fires (almost) all her engines

SpaceX performed a successful full-duration static test fire of the Starship Heavy Booster on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll passes 37,000

The Turkey-Syria earthquake of February 6, 2023 - a 7.8 magnitude earthquake - has wreaked devastation on the area. Images, links and updates here.

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