Interstellar Travel: The Space Age and Nuclear Rockets
Given the state of our technology, it would take a spacecraft a ridiculously long time to reach even the nearest star in our galaxy.
Science · July 2026
Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
Nicotine levels are rising among teens who vape, new study warns
Vape devices are flooding teens' bodies with increasingly heavy doses of addictive nicotine, a new study finds. Average urine levels of a key nicotine metabolite, cotinine, nearly tripled among…
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon—and It Could Be Visible From Earth
The impact will kick up a plume of debris so high, it’ll likely be visible through some telescopes. Astronomers will be watching.
Chicago’s school board rescinded many layoffs with uncertain money. What’s next?
A divided Chicago school board passed a nearly $10 billion budget late Thursday that preserves jobs but relies on an additional $150 million in state funding that may not materialize.
What’s Up: August 2026 Skywatching Tips from NASA
A solar eclipse, the Perseids, bright Venus after sunset, and a deep partial lunar eclipse highlight August’s skywatching.
Yellowstone Is Among the World's Best Places to See Wild Wolves. Here's the Story of the Animal Called Both 'Public Enemy' and Cultural Icon
A century ago, resident wolves were eliminated from the park. In 1995, biologists brought them back, marking a historic reintroduction of a top carnivore
Efforts Continue to Stabilize LINK Spacecraft for NASA’s Swift Boost
Teams at Katalyst Space are making progress slowing the spin of their LINK spacecraft, which is designed to boost the orbit of NASA’s Swift.
A Young Person’s 200,000-Year-Old Skull Fragment Suggests Diverse Human Populations in Ancient Spain
Learn how a skull fragment from inland Spain is adding to evidence that human evolution in Europe followed no single path.
Colorado will select training programs for new Pell initiative. But data shows a ‘mixed bag’ in outcomes.
Low-income students in Colorado will soon be eligible for short-term job training through an expansion of Pell Grants, the federal program that provides need-based aid for higher education.
Hyperuricemia predicts mortality with chronic kidney disease
Hyperuricemia independently predicts mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published online July 13 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
This Freakish Fungus That Turns Ants into Zombies May Be Hiding Inside Amazon Mosses
Learn how the fungus that turns ants into zombies also overruns mosses, revealing the bizarre way that it manipulates the insects it infects.
NYC official overseeing Mamdani’s childcare expansion for 2-year-olds is stepping down
A top Education Department official overseeing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ambitious childcare program for 2-year-olds is stepping down.
Ghost DNA in Living Humans Reveals Two Unknown Ancient Human Lineages
Learn how researchers uncovered two ancient human lineages without sequenced ancient DNA from either population.
NASA to Host Florida Event Celebrating American Air, Space Leadership
NASA will hold a news conference at 2:30 p.m. EDT, Friday, Aug. 14, live from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and media and digital creators are invited to attend in person.
You’re Carrying “Ghost DNA” From Extinct Hominins
A new technique reveals human evolution was rife with interbreeding The post You’re Carrying “Ghost DNA” From Extinct Hominins appeared first on Nautilus .
Ketamine Can Be a Go-To Anesthetic in Emergencies, but It May Affect Male and Female Brains Differently
Learn how female brains undergo unique changes while recovering from ketamine, a discovery that could help improve future psychiatric treatments.
Need free school supplies? Here’s how Detroit parents can get back-to-school gear for their kids.
One thing we know about Detroit: During back-to-school season, people go all out to make sure the city’s youth can return to the classroom with the supplies they need and, in some cases, a fresh…
NASA’s Newest Wind Tunnel Opens at NASA Langley
On Friday, July 31, 2026, NASA leadership and Virginia government officials opened NASA’s first major new wind tunnel in more than 40 years, the Flight Dynamics Research Facility at NASA’s Langley…
The Bizarre Life Cycle of “Zombie-Ant” Fungus Gets a New Twist
The fungal puppet master has been living a secret life The post The Bizarre Life Cycle of “Zombie-Ant” Fungus Gets a New Twist appeared first on Nautilus .
Platelet-rich plasma, shockwave therapy show therapeutic efficacy in interstitial cystitis
For patients with interstitial cystitis (IC)/bladder pain syndrome (BPS), the combination of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (LI-ESWT) shows therapeutic…
TB 26-04 Webbings for Use in Elevated Oxygen Environments
Flammability test results for commercial-off-the-shelf webbings that meet NASA flammability requirements are reported for use in elevated oxygen environments anticipated for future lunar and Martian…
Land records reveal how Mennonites are reshaping Belize’s forests
SPANISH LOOKOUT, Belize — When the Mennonite community here purchased a property four years ago in the middle of the Maya Forest Corridor, a government-recognized stretch of land designed to connect…
Rare Fossil Reveals a Three-Tier Food Chain Frozen in Time: a Pterosaur Eaten by an Ichthyosaur Eaten by a Pliosaur
Uncovered in part by amateur fossil hunters in Australia, the fossil preserves a unique look at prehistoric predatory dynamics
NASA, SpaceX Advance Wind Tunnel Tests for Starship Rocket
NASA and its industry partners are preparing for next year’s Artemis III demonstration mission by completing new wind tunnel tests on SpaceX’s Super Heavy Version 3 rocket booster.
Coral reef experts press on, with climate looming over international conference
AUCKLAND — Lest anyone think scientific conferences must be staid affairs, the International Coral Reefs Symposium closed with inspiration from none other than U.S.
Archaeologists Discover Two Thumbnail-Size Bird Sculptures Carved From Mammoth Ivory 40,000 Years Ago
Measuring less than an inch long, the figurines were buried beneath Germany's Hohle Fels Cave, where some of the world's oldest known figurative artworks have been found
Which Fish Species Will Invade the Mediterranean Next?
The features of fish that have passed through the Suez Canal provide clues The post Which Fish Species Will Invade the Mediterranean Next? appeared first on Nautilus .
Our 1st look at 'Blade Runner 2099' shows replicants ruling future Los Angeles: 'It's our time now'
The script is flipped in Prime Video's upcoming "Blade Runner 2099" series where replicants have rebelled and seized power from human beings in a massive uprising.
Astronomers Measure the Long Reach of a Quasar
There are a number of things in the Universe that could wipe out life as we know it, but — for now, and for Earth — a blast from our galaxy's supermassive black hole isn't one of them.
Inside the NYC courtroom where detained children face deportation without attorneys
This story was originally published on July 31 by The City Reporter. Sign up here to get the latest stories from The City Reporter delivered to you each morning. Throughout the summer, inside a small, fluorescent-lit courtroom in Lower Manhattan , hundreds of migrant children, some as young as 3, faced deportation hearings.
Ice Age Humans Mostly Killed Female Woolly Mammoths, Suggests Ancient DNA
After analyzing more than 500 mammoth bones, researchers found that ancient humans disproportionately hunted female mammoths for reasons still unknown
Drifting tuna fishing gear enter half of marine protected areas: study
Marine protected areas (MPAs) may prohibit industrial fishing within their boundaries, but they cannot stop fishing gear released elsewhere from drifting inside. A new global study estimates that drifting fish aggregating devices (dFADs) used by industrial tuna fleets affect more than half of the world’s protected marine areas.
STAT+: Trump administration revises rebate pilot for 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals
The Trump administration is revising its rebate pilot for the 340B drug discount program, angering hospitals.
Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global?
Incentives for greener industry overseas exist, but there are obstacles too The post Can China’s zero-carbon industrial parks go global? appeared first on Dialogue Earth .
The Guardian view on the Lovell telescope: budget cuts to physics are bad science and worse politics | Editorial
Funders have picked a damaging fight with scientists and the public. They should reconsider their plans The iconic Lovell telescope, housed at the Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, has always expanded our view of the universe – from tracking the Sputnik launch in 1957 to its current contributions to the study of dark matter.
How Europe can make its landscapes more fire-resilient
Paradoxically, suppressing wildfires has also made European countries more vulnerable to huge blazes like those seen in France and Spain this week.
Postpartum psychosis is at the center of the Lindsay Clancy trial. What is it?
A high-profile court case is calling attention to this rare and understudied condition
Astrobiologist Uses Apollo Lunar Samples As Mirror Onto Early Earth
A Tokyo-based astrobiologist is using an ingenious new way to garner insight into Earth’s 3.5-billion-year-old biosphere.
High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women Is Rising Across the Country
For women of every race, age, and size The post High Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women Is Rising Across the Country appeared first on Nautilus .
Why Arbaeen – the Shiite Muslim pilgrimage of mourning – has a deep significance that brings millions to Iraq each year
Each year, millions of Shiite Muslims walk to Karbala to honor Husayn, the prophet’s grandson, whose death continues to shape their faith.
England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
NASA Wants to Toss 10,000 Tiny Probes Directly Into Saturn's Rings
Cassini, NASA’s last major mission to Saturn, famously plunged to its fiery death in the gas giant’s atmosphere at the end of its mission. It had captured more accurate in-situ data of the Saturnian system than any mission before or since. But there’s one particular part that it couldn’t directly approach - Saturn’s rings.
Could eating less protein slow ageing?
Protein is everywhere, but studies – mostly in non-human animals – suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan
Eating less protein could help you live longer
While “protein maxxing” is all the rage, reducing your protein intake could add years to your life
Ancient Mummy DNA Provides Evidence That Colonization Brought Smallpox to Americas
(MedPage Today) -- Ancient mummy DNA recovered in Chile has yielded the firmest evidence yet that European colonization brought smallpox to the Americas.
Race, gender, background shape social mobility in Brazil, study finds
The Atlas of Social Mobility, released Friday (Jul. 31), reveals that race, gender, and family background are the main factors limiting social mobility in Brazil.
Big Think’s 5 favorite nonfiction books of 2026 (so far)
We’re only halfway through 2026, and already, the year has been filled to bursting with amazing books on any subject you’d care to learn about.
More Testosterone Won’t Make a Better Soldier or a Tougher Man—Aggression and Strength Drive T Levels, Not the Other Way Around
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requiring service members to screen for low testosterone levels. Ironically, the military lifestyle itself is more likely to lower T levels.
How to safely watch a solar eclipse
Video: 00:01:34 [English]: A solar eclipse is an unforgettable sight, but only if you watch it safely! ESA reserve astronaut Sara García Alonso shows you how to enjoy this incredible cosmic event using certified eclipse glasses and explains why ordinary sunglasses are not enough.
Antarctic Interior Hits Minus 119.4 Degrees Fahrenheit, Earth's Lowest Recorded Temperature in More Than a Decade
The record-setting cold at the Concordia research station comes just weeks after another part of the southernmost continent experienced the opposite extreme, with winter temperatures climbing to unprecedented highs
Mysterious Shapes Hidden Beneath the Amazon Canopy Reveal a Sprawling Ancient Civilization Much Bigger Than Researchers Expected
Scientists recently discovered hundreds of monumental, geometric earthworks known as "geoglyphs" in northern Brazil from the Aquiry civilization
Experts say blood pressure guidelines are missing half the equation
A new report suggests that blood pressure may be controlled more effectively by increasing potassium while also cutting sodium. Potassium-rich foods can help balance sodium’s effects, but most people consume far less potassium than recommended.
Sri Lanka prepares for impending El Niño with traditional and new approaches
COLOMBO — Even though Sri Lankan authorities are preparing to face an impending El Niño phenomenon, Rathnayaka Mudiyanselage Suwandarathne feels that the country may not be impacted as forecasted. A second generation farmer from Thalangama in the Colombo District, Suwandarathne knows about weather and has been leading an agricultural…
Drifting SpaceX rocket heading for accidental collision with moon
Scientists and sky gazers will watch intently as rocket’s upper stage slams into lunar surface on Wednesday A drifting SpaceX rocket is on a collision course with the moon after launching a pair of lunar landers more than a year ago.
Abandoned Study of Australian Ash Trees Challenges Case for Clearcutting
A landmark study of the towering ash trees that grow in the mountains of Victoria, Australia, which was launched in the 1980s, boosted arguments for clearcutting the iconic trees.
How to watch 'Secrets of the Great White Kill' – stream 'Shark Week' 2026 from anywhere
How to watch "Secrets of the Great White Kill", as Riley Elliott and Kori Burkhardt set out to capture never-before-seen great white hunting techniques.
New process turns plastic waste into hydrogen fuel while trapping the carbon
A new chemical process can transform three of the most common plastics into high-purity hydrogen without sorting them first.
Scientists discover why poor sleep may harm some brains more
A gene involved in the brain’s overnight cleaning system may change how strongly poor sleep affects Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. The findings point toward more personalized prevention strategies based on both genetics and sleep habits.
Leaving vehicle engines idling is unhealthy, expensive – and often illegal
Idling vehicles are easy targets for enforcement – they’re often left running for no good reason.
58 years of attacks on the media by powerful leaders trying to deflect criticism, from Nixon to Trump
American faith in news is at an all-time low, aided by a president hostile to the press. But presidents have long attacked journalists as biased. What does objectivity really mean?
Foldable synthetic molecules could infiltrate and bust apart the toxic protein clumps causing Parkinson’s
Researchers are finding ways to target the toxic proteins involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s that were once considered ‘undruggable.’
A spritz of nanoparticles could save tomatoes from salty soil
Scientists sprayed stressed tomato plants with a combination of manganese and an ingredient from crustacean shells with striking effects for tomato survival.
Where to watch the next total solar eclipse anywhere in the world
The total solar eclipse on 12 August will only be visible to a lucky few, but eclipses happen all over the world – here are the next ones to look out for, wherever you may be
IBM scientists claim they've achieved 'quantum advantage' — and they've dared others to prove them wrong
Using IBM's quantum computer, scientists say they have shown in three different experiments that quantum computers can outpace classical machines in useful computations.
Secret eruption offers tantalizing glimpse of underwater volcanoes
Frothy rock floating on the ocean near Papua New Guinea is the sign scientists needed that, hidden from view, an underwater volcano was erupting
The untold science and drama of Lewis and Clark’s expedition
Historian Craig Fehrman unpacks the science, politics and human stories behind one of America’s most famous expeditions
World-first photonic time crystal opens a new era of light control
Scientists have built the first all-optical photonic time crystal, allowing them to reshape the behavior of terahertz light at extraordinary speeds.
What’s Behind the Heat Wave Scorching Huge Parts of the World
A combination of El Niño, unusually hot ocean waters, and jet stream changes is sending temperatures soaring in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Giving birth in Serbia: 'You leave your dignity at the door'
A months-long DW investigation into childbirth in Serbia revealed a striking pattern in women's negative experiences, the widespread use of practices not universally recommended by the WHO and a…
The valley-blocking Wanlixi landslide in Taiwan
In Taiwan, a large rockslide last month, the Wanlixi landslide, has blocked a river, creating a barrier lake with a volume of about 6 million cubic metres.
Read an extract from The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
In this extract from Peter Heller’s novel, the August read for the New Scientist Book Club, we are introduced to pilot Hig, who lives alone after most of the world was killed in a superflu pandemic
Black holes may spit out nearly as much matter as they swallow
A black hole observed during a dramatic 2023 eruption did not simply devour gas from its nearby companion star. It also expelled large amounts of material through powerful jets and winds, even after…
The price Dumka’s Adivasis pay for home
Mining, water scarcity and erratic rainfall are making life harder for the Indigenous Santhal communities of the district in Jharkhand.
Heat-transfer fins give phase change materials a boost
Modelling points the way towards optimal designs for systems that store and release heat The post Heat-transfer fins give phase change materials a boost appeared first on Physics World .
Why full-fledged quantum computers might always be five years away
To predict when we’ll have a truly useful quantum computer, we need to know precisely what one is. Columnist Karmela Padavic-Callaghan finds that’s harder to pin down than you might think
Science word of they day: Covalent
Pronunciation: Coh-VAY'-lent
Ask Ethan: What would “first life” see in their night sky?
We see our Universe as it is today: 13.8 billion years after the Big Bang. Because of how quickly and how long it’s been expanding and cooling, the Universe is now sparse, possessing less than 1…
Central African Republic’s Dzanga-Sangha tests the promise of wildlife tourism
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries.
Hedgehog road deaths 'devastating' populations
A study finds road traffic kills have an exaggerated impact on the viability of small groups.
Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999
The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.
'Upsetting' that camp fire likely led to rare habitat blaze
The area's National Trust countryside manager says nesting birds, reptiles, small mammals and amphibians will have died.
This new alloy is up to 10 times stronger than steel and surprisingly flexible
Engineers have transformed a notoriously brittle cobalt-aluminum compound into a material that is both extremely strong and capable of bending without breaking.
Palm oil expansion reignites decade-old Indigenous land conflict in Indonesia
JAKARTA — Two palm oil companies embroiled in a long-running land dispute with an Indigenous community in Indonesian Borneo have resumed the clearing of rainforest and other land to expand their…
Mercury's Weak Magnetic Field Periodically Traps Solar Wind
The planet Mercury is the first planet from the Sun but also one shrouded in mystery. This is primarily due to the limited number of spacecrafts that have visited it, but this limited data has…
World Ranger Day: Justice for the protectors of the wild
July 31 is World Ranger Day, which celebrates the work rangers do for the natural world and commemorates those killed or injured in the line of duty. Among them was Anton Mzimba, head ranger at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve in South Africa, where he had served for 25 years. On July 26, 2022, Mzimba was […]
Listening offers a clearer picture of India’s hidden finless porpoises
The Indo-Pacific finless porpoise is one of India’s smallest cetaceans, inhabits turbid coastal waters, and lacks a dorsal fin — all of which make it a difficult species for researchers to spot. Recent research suggests these animals are far more prevalent in Indian waters than visual sightings suggest, yet they may be disappearing before…
Scientists find a simple routine linked to less pain and depression
Keeping a regular daily schedule may help reduce pain and depression, especially among older adults with insomnia. Researchers found that consistent times for waking, eating, socializing, and sleeping…
US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research
Long-tailed macaques, monkeys native to Southeast Asia, have been listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List since 2022 after their populations declined by at least 50% over 30 years. Yet, the U.S.
Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
Iris Taylor, leader in Detroit healthcare and DPSCD board member, dies at 74
Iris Taylor, a champion for quality education and healthcare in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, died Thursday at 74. Taylor’s death comes a week after she filed to run for reelection on the school board. Taylor wanted to run one last time to continue the…
IIT Kharagpur research shows rising seismic risk in the Bay of Bengal
Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kharagpur 31 Jul 2026 On February 25, 2025, at 6:10 AM, a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck deep beneath the waters of the Bay of Bengal, sending unexpected tremors through Kolkata and Bhubaneswar.
Before giant meat producer JBS expands to Nigeria, people deserve answers (commentary)
Nigeria may soon become the site of one of the largest livestock investments in its history. JBS, the world’s largest meat company, is pursuing a reported $2.5 billion investment that could reshape parts of the country’s agricultural sector.
Competing Molecular Interactions Govern the Dynamical Arrest of G3BP1 Condensates
G3BP1 is a central scaffold of stress granules (SGs). Upon cellular stress, G3BP1 forms complex coacervates with translationally repressed mRNAs and recruits multiple RNA-binding proteins to form reversible biomolecular condensates. Persistent SGs are linked to age-dependent dynamical arrest and impaired disassembly.
Hydrogel-enhanced bioelectrochemical nitrate reduction for ammonium recovery from dilute nitrate via Shewanella oneidensis MR-1
Bioelectrochemical reduction of dilute nitrate (NO3-; sub-mM to low-mM range) to ammonium (NH4+) offers a promising route toward circular nitrogen management from contaminated groundwater and environmental waters.
How smallpox reached the Americas: first genomic evidence points to Europeans
Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02366-y Viral sequences from Chilean mummies confirm the disease was introduced from Europe.
The forensic traces that can help catch poachers — July’s best science images
Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02274-1 The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.
Meat allergy is on the rise — what scientists want to know
Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02362-2 The allergy is caused by ticks, but researchers have much to learn about it.
The power of ignorance and peering into the Milky Way: Books in brief
Nature, Published online: 31 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02371-1 Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.
Colorado’s preschool program is reaching lots of kids but needs to focus on quality, new evaluation says
Colorado’s free preschool program has been popular with families since it launched three years ago, but state leaders need to raise the bar on quality.
30-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals a Short, Stocky Ancient Dog Built for Ambush Hunting
Learn about a 30-million-year-old dog that climbed and ambushed prey, but lacked the ability to run for long distances like many modern dogs.
What Killed Galaxies in the Early Universe?
Galaxies in the infancy of the Universe are the building blocks of more modern galaxies. They began as small "shreds" of material that coalesced over time to form larger ones.
For Long-Term Sleep Improvement in Adults and Children, Melatonin May Not Be the Answer
Learn more about some of the long-term effects of taking melatonin as an adult or a child.
Woolly Mammoth Bones Emerge From Bulgaria's Danube Riverbank During Drought
Learn how specialists are recovering fragile woolly mammoth bones and investigating whether the Danube carried them to Ryahovo.
Common Antihistamines May Not Provide Actual Relief for People With Eczema
People often take antihistamines for eczema, but a large-scale meta-analysis now debunks their effectiveness and advises readers on treatments to use instead.
A Mouthful of Burning Chili May Temporarily Reduce Stronger Pain Elsewhere
Learn how capsaicin changed response to laser pain and why one painful sensation may briefly dampen another.
Wind farms join bottom trawlers and oil rigs in a protected North Sea sandbank
In the North Sea, the vast, shallow sandbank known as Dogger Bank was once among the most productive marine nurseries in Europe.
'We weren't really looking for' it: Astronomers accidentally discover 2 supernovas that exploded from a single star system in cosmic first
Astronomers have identified a supernova remnant beside the well-known Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), and evidence suggests both are the wreckage of two stars that once orbited each other before exploding separately.
Audio Engineers Restored Hidden Notes and Revealed Lost Instruments in This New Treasure Trove of Songs by the Pioneering 'Mother of the Blues'
The 118-track collection is the most complete set ever compiled of recordings by American blues icon Ma Rainey
Microfossils Help Crack Mystery More Than 100 Million Years in the Making
Almost all of these tiny organisms vanished way back in the early Cretaceous period The post Microfossils Help Crack Mystery More Than 100 Million Years in the Making appeared first on Nautilus .
How flowers shaped the world as we know it
David Haskell brings readers through millions of years of botanical history for his latest book, How Flowers Made Our World
Primordial Black Holes Can Trigger Type Ia Supernovae, and Astronomers Should be Able to Find Them
Primordial black holes (PBH) remain hypothetical, but that isn't stopping astrophysicists from figuring out how they could interact with other stellar objects.
How a years-long rise in teacher turnover reshaped American classrooms
Chalkbeat Ideas is a new section featuring reported columns on the big ideas and debates shaping American schools. There was no single reason why Ryan Higgins decided to leave teaching.
NASA Just Spotted a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star
Black holes sometimes make a break for it The post NASA Just Spotted a Wandering Black Hole Devouring a Star appeared first on Nautilus .
Curiosity Rover Finds “Sea of Polygons” on Martian Surface
It’s not the first time the robot has found interesting patterns on the red planet The post Curiosity Rover Finds “Sea of Polygons” on Martian Surface appeared first on Nautilus .
Chilean mummies reveal a lost lineage of smallpox
Centuries-old DNA that was found in these mummies belongs to an extinct viral lineage of smallpox that was brought across the Atlantic during European colonization of the Americas
The genome of a long-extinct ancient human is hiding within us
We all have bits of DNA from a long-lost “ghost ancestor” inside us – and by putting all the different bits together, we might be able to reconstruct their genome
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
3 charts show how extreme heat is costing us hours of lost sleep
The U.S. has been pummeled with heat waves this summer. Here’s how hot overnight temperatures can get in the way of a good night’s rest—in three charts
The Odyssey of the Stone Age Maltese
New research points to a seafaring people who ranged far and wide The post The Odyssey of the Stone Age Maltese appeared first on Nautilus .