NASA Satellite Image Shows Activity In Mexico's Restless Popocatépetl Volcano
Popocatépetl is one of Mexico's most active volcanoes.
NASA's Mars 2020 Rover Finally Gets Official Name: Perseverance
The winning name was submitted by 13-year-old space enthusiast Alexander Mather.
US Expands Mexican Seafood Import Ban To Save Critically Endangered Vaquita
The move is expected to pressure Mexico to stop the use of destructive fishing practices that harm vaquita.
World's Only Known Albino Orangutan Thriving In Borneo Forest A Year After Release
Alba was spotted with a recently released orangutan she was housed with while recovering.
Curiosity Rover's 1.8-Billion-Pixel Image Of Mars Is Its Highest-Resolution Panorama Yet
The two panoramas are both composed of over a thousand images taken over the course of several days.
Study Explores The Science Behind The Desire For Revenge
Researchers explored the neurobiological mechanisms behind people's desire for revenge.
Milky Way's Warp Possibly Caused By Recent Or Ongoing Collision With Another Galaxy
Gaia satellite data suggest that the Milky Way's warp is being caused by a recent or ongoing collision with another galaxy.
Chinese Architect Designs Batman-Inspired Wearable 'Bubble' Against COVID-19
The device was inspired by Batman and designed with bat wings as the prototype.
Efforts To Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered Species List Face Oppositions
Wildlife groups are opposing the efforts to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list.
NASA Satellite Image Shows Snow-Covered New York After Snow-Less February
Images captured by NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites show New York covered in thick snow after a virtually snow-less February.
Some Cotton Candy Planets May Be Ringed, Not Puffy
If the planets are confirmed to have rings, it could mean that they were not so puffy after all.
Coke, Pepsi Among Companies Sued For Contribution To Plastic Pollution
Coke and Pepsi are two of 10 companies being sued by an environmental group for their contribution to plastic pollution.
NOAA-NASA Satellite Image Shows Flooded Rivers In Mississippi, Louisiana
A satellite image shows major flooding in the Mississippi, Pascagoula and Pearl Rivers.
NASA Challenge Tapping University Teams For Moon, Mars Mission Ideas
Teams with chosen proposals may receive from $15,000 to $50,000 to design and produce their products.
Researchers Developing 'Orbital Greenhouse' So Future Astronauts Can Grow Vegetables
Future astronauts may one day be able to grow vegetables in space.
NASA Satellite Image Shows 'Wave Clouds' Over South Sandwich Islands
Earlier in February, the conditions were just right to form wave clouds over South Sandwich islands.
Newly Discovered Deep Sea Crustacean Named After Metallica
The name honors the heavy metal band while also raising environmental awareness.
Why Cannibalism May Be Increasing Among Polar Bears
Ice melt and human encroachment may be some of the reasons why polar bears have to resort to cannibalism.
China's Chang'e Probe Discovers What's Underneath The Far Side Of The Moon
Deep radar images from the Yutu-2 rover discovered what's lurking beneath the far side of the Moon.
Coronavirus China Update: Leaked Data Suggests Beijing Massively Underreported COVID-19 Cases
An unconfirmed report based on allegedly leaked documents suggest that the Chinese government has massively under-reported COVID-19 cases in Shandong Province.
NASA's Cubesats Help Prepare The Way For Artemis Lunar Missions
One CubeSat will search for ice while the other will be in the targeted orbit of the future lunar outpost.
Protecting 'All-Star' Teams Of Species Better For Conservation Than Focusing On Charismatic Representatives
Conservation efforts often focus on charismatic representatives, placing less charismatic yet equally important species in the sidelines.
Seagulls Prefer Food That Humans Have Handled, Study Finds
The results of a new study suggest that seagulls are more likely to approach food that people placed down.
Astronomers Puzzled By Tiny Star's 'Super Flare' More Massive Than Our Sun's
Astronomers are puzzled as to how a 'super flare' is even possible on a star just eight percent the mass of our Sun.
NASA, NOAA Satellite Images Show Canary Islands Covered By 'Worst Sandstorm In Decades'
Images from NASA's Terra and Aqua satellites show the Canary Islands barely visible under thick sandstorm dust.
5 Vulnerable Rhinos Die From Possible Anthrax In India
Safari rides in the nature reserve where the rhinos died have already been halted due to the deaths.
Opening Windows At Home Doesn't Help Much To Reduce Indoor Chemical Levels
Chemical concentrations return to nearly the same levels within minutes after the windows are closed again.
Largest Unnamed Object In Our Solar System Finally Gets An Official Name
2007 OR10's official name, Gonggong, is the first Chinese name in our solar system.
NASA Opens 'Exploring Hell' Contest For Venus Rover Equipment Design
Participants of NASA's 'Exploring Hell' competition could win from $5,000 to $15,000.
Citizen Scientists Name Newly Discovered Snail Species After Greta Thunberg
The Craspedotropis gretathunbergae was named to honor the young activist's efforts for climate change awareness.