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We’re one step closer to replicating the human brain
Scientists have just created an iontronic memristor -- a device that might become the foundation of building computers that think like humans do.
The next big thing in science is already in your pocket
By borrowing computing power from millions of smartphones and home PCs, researchers can crack big scientific problems faster than ever before.
Here’s what the James Webb Space Telescope will set its sights on next
Now that the James Webb Space Telescope has sent back its first images of deep space, you might be wondering what's coming next. Here's the scoop!
NASA wants your help to solve an enduring Mars mystery
If you have some spare time on your hands, then how about helping NASA scientists solve one of Mars' enduring mysteries?
One of James Webb’s first targets is Jupiter. Here’s why
The James Webb Space Telescope is often called the successor to Hubble, and is built to peer into deep space -- so why is NASA aiming it at Jupiter?
How time of day affects learning ability, and how to use it to your advantage
You can access information whenever you want, but according to science, your ability to absorb and retain that information fluctuates throughout the day
Meet the bold and brilliant Latinos of NASA
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we rounded up this list of the most bold and brilliant Latinos at NASA, both past and present
Keyboard or pen and paper? Here’s what science says is better for taking notes
Handwritten notes allegedly stick in your brain better, but keyboards give an obvious speed advantage when taking notes. But which one helps you learn best?
Scientists discover how to turn toxic sewer gas into hydrogen fuel
Researchers have found a way to convert foul-smelling, dangerous sewer gas into useful hydrogen fuel.
NASA’s Perseverance rover finally gets hold of Mars rock sample
NASA says it’s confident its Perseverance rover has successfully collected its first Mars rock sample following a failed attempt last month.
Check out some of the science heading to the ISS this month
SpaceX is launching another cargo mission to the space station later this month, with the consignment including numerous science experiments for the crew.
Why is NASA sending slime mold to the space station?
The International Space Station will soon take delivery of a sample of naturally occurring slime mold for use in a student study.
Wind breakers: The epic quest to eliminate aerodynamic drag
The faster an athlete travels, the more resistance they meet from the forces of aerodynamic drag. Here's how engineers are helping minimize that problem.
This outrageously powerful microscope is made of LEGOs and smartphone lenses
Designed by a German biophysicist, this powerful Lego-based microscope is meant to be cheap and accessible enough for anyone to build, regardless of budget
The sound of science: Why audio is the next frontier in Mars exploration
For most of human history, space exploration has been carried out with visual technologies like telescopes. Now, astronomers are turning to microphones
Meet the Xenobots: Living, biological machines that could revolutionize robotics
Scientists at Tufts University have created a strange new hybrid biological/mechanical organism that's made of living cells, but operates like a robot
This spherical, BB-8 style robot is built to explore lava caves on the moon
Scientists want to explore a cave on the moon to determine if we could build a habitat inside it. How? With a Star Wars-style robot, of course!
Genetic research has a whiteness bias. H3Africa is trying to fix it
African DNA is grossly underrepresented in genetic research, but a number of organizations have sprung up to address the problem.
Pigs are smarter than we thought. Scientists taught them to play video games
In a pioneering experiment, scientists taught pigs how to play a video game. What they discovered challenges established theories on animal intelligence.
Harnessing darkness: The race to solve solar power’s greatest problem
Solar panels can't produce energy when the sun isn't shining. But what if they could? As it turns out, scientists all over the globe are working on the problem.
Why the Jezero Crater is the most exciting place on Mars
Why is NASA landing a multibillion dollar Mars rover in Jezero Crater? What makes this tiny pockmark on the Red Planet so interesting?
Watch how a billion years has transformed the look of Earth
Marvel at this amazing video showing the dramatic changes to Earth's geography caused by the movement of tectonic plates over the last billion years.
No cows required: This startup’s lab-grown milk is identical to the real thing
The dairy industry causes monumental damage to the environment. To change that, this clever Israeli startup has developed a way to make real milk without cows