University of Queensland engineers have created a genetically modified fungus that extracts critical minerals from toxic mining waste while detoxifying the site. Could this be the greenest path to rare earth elements?
A meteorite discovered in the Sahara desert could be the first evidence of a lost planet from the early solar system, offering unprecedented insights into planetary formation.
Space shuttle Endeavour, which flew 25 missions, is now displayed vertically at the California Science Center — the only shuttle shown in launch-ready position. Explore its legacy, engineering, and educational impact.
Explore cosmos from browser: ride Voyager 2 past Neptune, stand on Moon, see 2026 eclipse. No sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Free 3D map.
Discover the 2024 Puerto Rican Parade in Chicago—its history, cultural significance, engineering of floats, and how climate change is reshaping this iconic celebration.
New research reveals how artificial light at night is altering ecosystems, disrupting human health, and even contributing to climate change. Learn the science behind light pollution.
A new free interactive app, Relativizer, lets anyone explore Einstein’s special relativity visually. Drag objects to near-light speed and see time dilation, length contraction, and more.
Jeff Bezos reveals Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket making ‘incredible progress’ toward first orbital launch this year. What it means for satellite internet, competition, and space access.
A new interactive simulation from University of Bristol lets anyone design and test magnetic table clamps virtually, slashing prototyping costs and preventing accidents.
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope released a stunning July Fourth image of globular cluster NGC 6652, showing red, white, and blue stars that look like a cosmic sparkler. Learn the science behind the spectacle.
Maine’s coastline splits dramatically at Portland: sandy beaches to the west, rocky cliffs to the east. Geology and sediment distribution explain the contrast and shape coastal hazards.
The Exploration Company is developing a reusable heavy-lift rocket named Nyx, aiming to cut launch costs and make space accessible. Test flights planned for 2025.