Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of the Butterfly Nebula, a grand and graceful cosmic wonder.

The new 30,000-square-foot space features 25 interactive exhibits including the Wheel of Misfortune and Love Hug.

The aurora borealis lit up the night this week, offering a rare light show in the sky over New York, but what exactly causes the northern lights, and what’s the ...

We can't see dark matter directly, so studying it pushes the boundaries of our creativity as scientists. How exciting, says ...

That whistle unlocked a new mode in my brain. For lifeguards, when you hear a whistle it means, ‘Heads up — get ready to go,’ ...

Research by philosopher of science and Honorary Research Associate at Bangor University, Byron Hyde, looked at the role of transparency in fostering public trust in science. Hyde argues that, to find ...

According to the journal’s analysis, “NSF committed approximately $8.17 billion to grants, fellowships, and other funding ...

Bill Nye, who turns 70 on Nov. 27, 2025, went from a Cornell graduate and Boeing engineer to a comedian and then became a ...

Deep inside your skull, running from the middle of each ear down to the back of your throat, sits a narrow passage called the ...