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Secretary birds are expert snake killers
Secretary birds are elegant, beautiful creatures. But they are also fierce and a snake's worst nightmare! Find out more about these incredible creatures.
February 26, 2025
Have you seen a white rainbow? That’s a fogbow!
Have you ever seen a rainbow but without any color? That's a fogbow, also called a white rainbow or ghost rainbow. Here's how they form.
February 26, 2025
Our 1st 3D weather map from a distant exoplanet
Astronomers have created the 1st 3D weather map for an exoplanet 900 light-years away. This hot Jupiter has powerful winds!
February 24, 2025
US science funding cuts could hurt economy and more
The current administration is eyeing cuts to science funding, which is barely 1% of federal spending. What kind of impact will these cuts have?
February 23, 2025
Why is life on Earth so colorful?
The color of life - in the world's plants and animals - has evolved over time. Read why certain color adaptations benefit animals and plants.
February 23, 2025
A bold new theory of intelligent life and origin of humanity
Was the rise of humanity simply a matter of luck? A new theory says no, that we - and perhaps other intelligent life - are the probable outcome of evolution.
February 21, 2025
Wow! Thousands of new black holes just found
Scientists have discovered thousands of new black holes, more than tripling the number we knew before. How'd they do it?
February 21, 2025
Science misinformation is rampant: Here’s how to help address it
If you want to help combat science misinformation, work within your community and social network to have personal conversations and share stories.
February 21, 2025
Earth’s ice caps are temporary and rare, study suggests
How and why did Earth's ice caps form? A new study suggests they are a rare event in the planet's history, the result of multiple coincidental cooling events.
February 20, 2025
Earth’s inner core changes shape over time
Scientists report that Earth’s inner core is not perfectly solid. Its surface changes shape over time due to interactions with the outer molten core.
February 20, 2025
