Humans keep building robots that are shaped like us – what’s the point?
Robots come in a vast array of shapes and sizes. By definition, they’re machines that…
We’ve been sending animals into space for 7 decades – yet there are still no rules to protect them from harm
This week, Russia is expected to launch its Bion-M No.2 biosatellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome…
The first stars may not have been as uniformly massive as astronomers thought
For decades, astronomers have wondered what the very first stars in the universe were like.…
Managing soil fertilization levels can make for more efficient and productive crops
Modern crops are often excessively fertilized, which boost yields in the short term but also…
What’s a ‘black moon’? Here’s why it’s worth looking up at the sky this week
There’s been a lot of buzz online about the August “black moon”, happening later this…
The UK Space Agency has been absorbed into the science department. The potential effects are still unclear
The UK Space Agency (UKSA) has become part of the government’s Department for Science, Innovation…
Do people dream in color or black and white?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question…
NASA wants to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 – choosing where is tricky
In a bold, strategic move for the U.S., acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced plans…
What is Kick, the platform that livestreamed a man’s death this week?
Earlier this week, a Frenchman named Raphaël Graven died in his sleep during a livestreamed…
Astronomers have glimpsed the core of a dying star – confirming theories of how atoms are made
Astronomers have glimpsed the inner structure of a dying star in a rare kind of…