What would happen to the Earth if the sun suddenly disappeared?
The Sun has been Earth’s partner ever since our planet was born. But what would happen to our home planet if the sun suddenly disappeared? To understand the fate of Earth without a sun, it’s important to know how both came about. The Sun formed about 4.6 billion years ago. During this time, a giant […]
Gut microbes associated with Mediterranean diet increase muscle strength in mice
People with strong muscles are more likely to have certain bacteria in their guts, and feeding mice this bacterial strain made them stronger, a new study has found. The study authors say this microorganism could be part of probiotic supplements, which could increase muscle strength. However, this requires researchers to find a way to store […]
This week’s science news: NASA unveils nuclear rocket, reproduction in space proves difficult, why weed gives people munchies
This week’s science news was packed with interesting new facts about how the human body works, including the discovery that weightlessness means zero game for humans trying to reproduce in space. A new study shows that sperm migration, fertilization, and embryo development are significantly disrupted in simulated microgravity. This discovery could pose serious problems for […]
Mysterious medical episode that left astronaut unable to speak points to one of NASA’s biggest risks as moon mission gets into full swing
As NASA prepares to fly four astronauts around the moon on the 10-day Artemis II mission, a veteran astronaut’s unexplained illness in orbit is highlighting one of the biggest risks of deep space travel: the need for emergency medical systems. NASA astronaut Michael Finke said a sudden incident aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in […]
Our fossil fuel economy is a house in the sand, and President Trump’s Iran war is about to bring it down. The need to transition to clean energy has never been clearer. |Michael Mann
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is the perfect embodiment of what is wrong with continued dependence on fossil fuels. And it puts an exclamation point on the case for transitioning to clean energy. Renewable energy promises safer, domestically sustainable and inexhaustible energy sources through wind, solar, geothermal and energy storage technologies. It will not […]
Stargazing equipment needed for April 2026
April brings some very exciting night sky events as the winter constellations sit low in the night sky. The full moon at the beginning of the month is a great target for beginners, and not only can you enjoy the breathtaking Lyrid meteor shower (during new moon week, of course), but you’ll also see two […]
DNA shed by every living thing is lurking in the environment — and it could tell us how Earth is changing in real time
There’s a spa floating in the middle of Lake Erie. It has a sauna, a steam room and even a cubicle filled with snow. Upstairs, there are luxury lounges, a huge library, a curated art collection by notable artists, and a panoramic lecture theater with floor-to-ceiling windows. Passengers are busy dining, surrounded by sommeliers, in […]
Synesthesia isn’t just in your head. The body reacts as if the colors were real.
Some people think that numbers always have a certain color. For example, the number 5 appears red. A new study reveals that their eyes respond as if they were seeing those colors in the real world. The study found that people with synesthesia, a neurological condition in which sensations mix, don’t just experience these colors […]
Live Science Today: A jaw-dropping first glimpse of the birth of a sperm whale and how NASA uses astronauts as test subjects
Today’s top news The first footage of its kind shows a sperm whale pulling its newborn calf out of the water. (Image credit: Project CETI) Researchers filmed a sperm whale giving birth while being assisted by 10 other females in its social unit. This is the first time this type of phenomenon has been confirmed […]
‘A major disruption in Neanderthal history’: 65,000 years ago, all but one lineage of European Neanderthals became extinct
Neanderthals experienced a cataclysm before going extinct, resulting in only one genetic lineage surviving in Europe and then spreading across the continent, a new study shows. The findings, published March 23 in the journal PNAS, may shed light on what ultimately led to Neanderthals’ demise. Neanderthals are one of the closest relatives of modern humans […]