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BepiColombo is scheduled to launch from French Guiana at 9:45 PM ET on October 19. Continue reading Humanity’s Next Mission to Mercury Will Test Einstein’s Theory of Relativity
Humans clearly have advanced mental abilities compared to other animals on Earth. Laurie Santos wants to know what makes us special. Continue reading What Monkeys and ‘Dognition’ Can Teach Us About the Human Brain
Chubbs and colossal, slow-rolling gators like him are beneficiaries of 45 years of alligator conservation. Continue reading Watch a Giant Gator Named ‘Chubbs’ Scare and Entice Golfers In Florida
For a century, nobody knew why Satyrini butterflies had inflated veins on their forewings. Turns out the structures are hearing aids. Continue reading These Butterflies Can Hear With Their Wings
The satellite laser communication revolution is just around the corner, but it has one especially obstinate foe—overcast weather. Continue reading Scientists Want to Punch Holes in Clouds With Ultra-Hot Lasers from Space
The body of a 10-year-old child who died in the 5th century had a rock inserted into its mouth to prevent undead attacks. Continue reading Archeologists Discover ‘Vampire’ Child Who Died 1,500 Years Ago
Before Sphen and Magic, there was Roy and Silo, Harry and Pepper, Jumbs and Kermit, and the kidnappers of Odense Zoo. Continue reading A Brief History of Same-Sex Penguin Parents
Hundreds of millions of people may lose the luxury of enjoying a cold one on a hot day. Continue reading Climate Change Will Cause Beer Shortages and Price Hikes, Study Says
The black hole information paradox fascinated Hawking for decades, and is the topic of his final research study. Continue reading Stephen Hawking’s Last Paper Is Now Online
“At its current rate, we project Boeing will expend at least $8.9 billion through 2021—double the amount initially planned—while delivery of the first Core Stage has slipped 2½ years.” Continue reading NASA’s Mars Rocket is Over Budget and Behind Schedule, Audit Finds