Science News

NASA’s $10 billion successor to Hubble is fueled up and ready to go. The James Webb Space Telescope uses infrared, rather than visible light, to see the Universe. An astrobiologist explains why it matters. […]

The world’s largest, recorded freshwater fish has been caught. A Cambodian fisherman landed a 13-foot, 660-pound stingray in the Mekong River. Rays are specialized for swimming on sea and river beds. […]

On June 22, 11 cities broke their previous records for high temperatures. Minneapolis reached 101 degrees Fahrenheit, beating its 1993 record of 88 degrees. Extreme heat accompanies extreme drought. […]

CERN has resumed operations with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The LHC was shut down for three years for repairs and upgrades before starting to fire atoms again in April. It’s the most complicated machine ever built. […]

Non-native predator species in New Zealand are a major problem. Unfortunately, they’re also an expensive problem in terms of both money and resources. Invasive species diminish an ecology’s crucial biodiversity. […]

Buildings and construction make up 40% of energy-related carbon emissions. The majority come from building operations involving heating and cooling. “Sustainable building” aims to reduce the carbon footprint. […]

A seagrass meadow in Australia has been cloning itself for 4,500 years. Scientists have confirmed through DNA tests that the enormous meadow is a single organism. Seagrass is adaptable and resilient. […]

NASA’s upcoming lunar missions are taking shape—with outside help. The organization is soliciting opinions from industry and academic experts on the Artemis missions. What should astronauts expect to find on the Moon? […]

NASA’s plan to bring Martian rocks to Earth may have some tiny stowaways. Despite what our favorite science fiction tells us, if there are any Martians, they’re probably still viruses or bacteria. Microbes still count as aliens, right? […]