From a new flagship space telescope to lunar exploration, global cooperation – and competition – will make 2026 an exciting year for space
In 2026, astronauts will travel around the Moon for the first time since the Apollo…
How realistic is Mattel’s new autistic Barbie?
Autistic people are so rarely depicted in media and entertainment, it’s no wonder most people…
Takeaway coffee cups release thousands of microplastic particles
It’s 7:45am. You grab a takeaway coffee from your local cafe, wrap your hands around…
Research institutions tout the value of scholarship that crosses disciplines – but academia pushes interdisciplinary researchers out
The most exciting landmark scientific achievements don’t happen without researchers sharing and collaborating with others…
How US teens view school cellphone bans
A ninth grader stores her cellphone in a holder as she enters class in Delta,…
What the data says about Wikipedia on its 25th anniversary
(Photo illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) On Jan. 15, 2001, the earliest…
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
The night sky has long sparked wonder and curiosity. Early civilizations studied the stars and…
Yes, those big touchscreens in cars are dangerous and buttons are coming back
In recent years, the way drivers interact with cars has fundamentally changed. Physical buttons have…
A centuries-old debate on how reptiles keep evolving skin bones is finally settled
Our bones did not begin deep inside the body. They started in the skin, not…
seven tips to entice you outside and dose yourself up with joy
Even in winter, when long dark nights can amplify feelings of loneliness, spending time with…