One day, we want to take humanity into space. But why don’t we start small? Take one solar power station, 10,000 people, and 10 million tons of crumbled Moon rock...
If the Universe is full of stars, why doesn’t it appear white? And if it did, what would that look like? Would all the black holes suddenly become visible? And if...
Don’t think for a second you are safe just because something looks adorable. Somewhere in the shadows of the forest, a giant panda could be watching, and you would never...
Every instinct tells you to fight it. To force your arm to move, to push out a scream, to break free by sheer effort. That is the worst thing you can do. The one...
Most people think bears are the biggest danger in the wild. In places like Alaska, that assumption is wrong. Moose actually attack humans more often than any other large...
The Moon has long symbolized exploration and scientific discovery. But as more nations and private companies prepare to return to the lunar surface, an unsettling...
You might not speak perfect Klingon… But you’re probably familiar with science fiction. And you probably know why it’s called ‘fiction.’...
Earth is often called the blue planet, and for good reason. More than 70 percent of its surface is covered by oceans that regulate temperature, drive weather systems...
As Earth’s population multiplies each year, we’re quickly running out of resources to feed the planet. Before long, we’re going to need more space to...
Would you take your next vacation to this slimy beach? Well, what if most of our beaches were starting to look like this, because our oceans were quickly being taken...
Every day, billions of people browse websites, send emails, stream videos, and shop online without giving much thought to what keeps the Internet running. It feels like...
Just north of the Martian equator lies a 45 km (28 mi) wide impact crater that scientists believe may have been the site of an ancient lake. Here at Jezero Crater...
The Universe is packed with worlds where sunsets don’t just fade into night, they bend the rules of physics. From double sunsets to glowing ice and strobing pulsars...
Getting lost in the wilderness can quickly become a life or death situation. After spending more than 24 hours alone, finding a source of freshwater might feel like a...
Look at the world around you. What do you see? Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar. But mostly, it’s not. Why are we so driven by sex? Has it always been this way...
Dogs have been called humanity’s best friend for centuries, and millions of people welcome them into their homes for companionship, loyalty, and their...
To meat, or not to meat: that is the hotly debated question. How would life on Earth change if we stopped eating all things animal?
What if Jupiter’s 79 moons weren’t gravitationally bound to Jupiter? What if they became rogue objects orbiting on their own paths around the Sun? Would they still be...
As much as we love to blow stuff up here on Earth, no bombs or pyrotechnics could compare to the incredible force of nature’s biggest explosion, the supernova. As...
Primates are one of the most diverse groups of mammals with more than 500 species, including humans. In proportion to their body weights, primates have the largest...
