Space photo of the week: The sun’s corona blooms during back-to-back solar eclipses
Composite images reveal how the sun’s corona changed from one total solar eclipse to another in 2023 and 2024, just as solar activity began to peak.
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Could monkeys really type the complete works of Shakespeare?
The infinite monkey theorem is a fun thought experiment, but does it actually apply to our finite world?
Alien life may look nothing like life on Earth — so how should we go about looking for it?
Alien life might look unlike anything we’ve ever seen on Earth. Trying to find evidence of these unknown organisms will require some creativity.
Chungungo: The mini sea otter that lives on rocky cliffs and mates for life
Marine otters live on rocky coasts with extreme swells and strong winds, with their dens built into crevices and caves.
Conspiracy theory quiz: Test your knowledge of unfounded beliefs, from flat Earth to lizard people
How much do you know about conspiracy theories? Take our quiz to find out.
Moon quiz: What do you know about our nearest celestial neighbor?
How’s your moon knowledge? Full, half, or total eclipse?
How do cats get their spots?
Scientists have identified some of the involved genes behind cats’ spots, but there’s still a piece missing.
Science news this week: Cleopatra curiosities and quantum leaps
Dec. 14, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
These discoveries in 2024 could be groundbreaking — if they’re true
Did microbes ever live on Mars? Did an “elevator” help build Egypt’s first pyramid? Some signs pointed to yes this year, but confirmation is still needed.
Simple vaping ‘quitline’ can help over 40% of young people quit, study finds
A study used several strategies to help young adults go from vaping every day to not vaping at all.
