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Why are some species more likely to go extinct?
Death is inevitable for individuals and also for species. With help from the fossil record, paleontologists are piecing together what might make one creature more vulnerable than another.
August 26, 2018
NASA Selfies app lets you play astronaut
We've had lots of fun playing with this app over the past few days. It lets you generate snapshots of yourself in a virtual spacesuit, posing in front of places like the Orion Nebula or the center of the Milky Way galaxy.
August 25, 2018
What are rare earth elements?
Most of us use rare earth elements every day – without knowing it. These little-known and fascinating elements make modern electronics possible.
August 21, 2018
We’re guinea pigs in global microplastic experiment
Microplastics are everywhere - in our water, soil, and even the air we breathe. The consequences of this exposure on human health is unknown.
August 19, 2018
We promise you won’t be eaten by a megalodon
So go ahead and get scared at the new movie "The Meg," but don't worry. Scientists have officially debunked the myth that megalodon sharks still exist.
August 17, 2018
Carbon monoxide from California wildfires drifts east
What happens in California doesn't stay in California. This animation, made from satellite data, shows carbon monoxide from the state's massive wildfires drifting eastward all the way across the U.S.
August 16, 2018
What’s causing Florida’s algae crisis? 5 questions answered
Red tides and a blue-green algae outbreak are fouling hundreds of miles of coast, killing fish and driving tourists from beaches. Some causes are natural, but human actions also play a role.
August 15, 2018
Want to trick your ears?
You’ll enjoy this video of audio illusions from the guys at AsapSCIENCE. Can you understand the talking piano?
August 12, 2018
A spacecraft to touch the sun
Launch of the daredevil Parker Solar Probe - which will get closer to the sun than any spacecraft in human history - has been delayed until Sunday, August 12.
August 11, 2018
How NASA will shield solar probe from crazy heat
The Parker Solar Probe, expected to launch Saturday, will get closer to the sun than any spacecraft in human history. How will the spacecraft withstand the heat?
August 10, 2018
