More than 300 million years ago, during the Carboniferous Period, much of northern Illinois outside Chicago — including what is now the Mazon Creek (“muh-ZAHN”) fossil site — was alive with ancient creatures thriving in lush, tropical swamps,…
Body coverings such as hair and feathers have played a central role in evolution. They enabled warm-bloodedness by insulating the body, and were used for courtship, display, deterrence of enemies and, in the case of feathers, flight. Their…
Update 10:15 a.m. EDT: SpaceX put this launch on hold for now. This story will be updated once the launch has been rescheduled.
SpaceX is gearing up for its first…
Meteors from the Perseids Meteor Shower streak across a partly cloudy sky above Inyo National Forest in Bishop, California,…
Summer is a time for sun-drenched fun. From relaxed days outdoors to packed festival fields and meals under open skies.
But with the joy of the season comes an overlooked downside: a heightened risk of infection.
Warmer weather, increased…
Apollo 13 director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer paid tribute today to Jim Lovell, commander of the ill-fated moon mission on which they based their hit 1995 movie. The astronaut died Thursday at 97.
“Jim Lovell was a true…
A new method developed by researchers in China is helping to deliver accurate state-of-charge (SOC) estimation in EV batteries. This technological breakthrough opens doors to numerous advancements in electric mobility and energy storage.
The…
Weight loss and diabetes drugs on the market often do not achieve long-term weight loss for patients. GLP-1 drugs target brain neurons that control appetite but frequently cause side effects. Nausea and vomiting force 70% of patients to stop…
Wherever there’s dirt there’s bound to be ants, but one particular group is so adept at blending in with the ground that they hold the name “dirt ant” (Basiceros) all to themselves.
Now, an ancient fossil has revealed these elusive ants have seen…
Following an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia in 2025, tsunami warnings were issued in Hawaii and other parts of the U.S. West Coast. Luckily, the tsunami warnings were downgraded, and there was no catastrophic impact.
Underwater…