Earth’s magnetic field went wild 600 million years ago and scientists finally know why
Hundreds of millions of years ago, Earth’s magnetic field behaved in a way that has long baffled scientists, showing wild and seemingly chaotic shifts unlike anything seen before or since. A new study suggests this chaos may actually hide a deeper pattern: instead of random fluctuations, the magnetic field may have followed a global, organized…
Read MoreRelive NASA’s historic Artemis 2 launch to the moon in these stunning photos
The launch of NASA’s historic Artemis 2 mission looks incredible in these stunning launch photos.
Read MoreApril’s full Pink Moon dazzles as the first spring full moon of 2026 (photos)
“we have a beautiful moon rise, we’re headed right at it.”
Read MoreA New Implant Aims to Rewire Stroke Patients’ Brains
Epia Neuro’s brain-computer interface will include a motorized glove to help stroke patients recover movement in their hand.
Read MoreNASA just launched Artemis 2. What happens today could make or break the moon mission
Artemis 2 is gearing up for a critical engine burn this evening (April 2), which will send the mission’s four astronauts on a looping journey around the moon.
Read MoreScientists discover bizarre termite that looks like a tiny sperm whale
High in a South American rainforest canopy, scientists have discovered a bizarre new termite species that looks strikingly like a miniature sperm whale. Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, this tiny insect has an elongated head and concealed mandibles that give it an uncanny resemblance to the iconic marine giant. Researchers were so surprised by its unusual appearance…
Read MoreWhat’s hiding inside colon cancer could change treatment
Colorectal cancer may carry a unique microbial “fingerprint,” setting it apart from other cancers and opening a new frontier in diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing DNA from over 9,000 patients, researchers discovered that only colorectal tumors consistently host distinct microbial communities—challenging the long-held belief that all cancers have their own microbial signatures.
Read MoreThe oldest known dice date back about 12,000 years in North America
A study of ancient artifacts suggests Native American dice games began thousands of years earlier than previously documented.
Read MoreArtemis II crew begins “crazy first day” in space after exhilarating launch
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Read MoreThere’s a bit of toilet trouble on NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to the moon
It’s not their No. 1 problem, but it may be a problem for going number one.
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