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The World’s Biggest Acidic Geyser Erupts at Yellowstone After Years of Minimal Activity

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:45:00 GMT

Learn more about the Echinus Geyser at Yellowstone National Park, which recently erupted, but may not sustain into the summer.

That Creepy Feeling From Targeted Ads May Not Be Just Your Imagination

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:20:00 GMT

Learn why personalized ads that appear after searching for or talking about an item make us feel uncomfortable and less likely to buy.

Microbes Could Survive an Asteroid Impact and Hitchhike on Debris Between Planets, Including Mars and Earth

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:15:00 GMT

Learn how bacteria survived a simulated asteroid impact and could travel between planets on asteroid debris.

Some Chimps Treat Crystals As Precious Items, Showing How Our Roots for Aesthetics Run Deep

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Observing how chimps interact with crystals may help us understand why our ancestors started collecting them thousands of years ago and why we still do today.

Charred Food in Ancient Pots Reveals Surprisingly Complex Prehistoric European Cuisine

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Learn how microscopic food traces in ancient pottery reveal the varied ingredients of prehistoric European cuisine.

Major Changes to NASA’s Artemis III and Artemis IV Missions to the Moon

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:15:00 GMT

Learn more about the latest updates from NASA on the Artemis program and adjustments made to Artemis III and Artemis IV missions.

275-Million-Year-Old Fossil With a Twisted Jaw Reveals an Unexpected Tetrapod

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:05:00 GMT

Learn how Permian-era fossils from Brazil led researchers to a tetrapod with a twisted jaw from a lineage once thought extinct.

The Sun's Quietest Moments Matter Just as Much as Its Violent Outbursts

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT

Learn how four decades of solar observations uncovered hidden changes inside the Sun and what they could mean for future solar cycles and space weather.

The Mystery of Losing Your Taste From Long COVID May Finally Have an Answer

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn how researchers may have finally uncovered why some people experience long-lasting taste loss after COVID-19.

Severed Fin Reveals Rare Killer Whale Cannibalism and Questions the Differences in Orca Species

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:10:00 GMT

Learn about the fatal encounters between two groups of killer whales, bringing the idea of whale cannibalism into question.

These Amber Fossils Offer a “Snapshot of Life on Earth Millions of Years Ago”

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Learn what amber fossils can teach us about ancient ecosystems and prehistoric insects.

The Launch Date of Artemis II Has Been Postponed Again — This Is Why

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Learn why the launch date of Artemis II has been pushed back to April 2026 and what factors NASA must consider before a spacecraft can take off.

The Ozone Layer Is On Track for a Full Recovery, Thanks to Global Collaboration Since 1987

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Learn more about the ozone hole, how it was created, how it was healed, and what message it offers about climate change.

Tiny Fossil Teeth in Colorado Expand the Range of the Earliest Known Primate

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:01:00 GMT

Learn how newly discovered Purgatorius fossils in Colorado’s Denver Basin are filling gaps in the Paleocene fossil record and clarifying early primate evolution after the dinosaur extinction.

Giant Spiderweb Formations on Mars Contain Ancient Evidence of the Planet's Waterlogged Past

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:15:00 GMT

Learn about geologic formation on Mars that resemble spiderwebs, serving as records of ancient groundwater flow on the planet.

Water Bears Struggle in Simulated Martian Soil, But a Simple Rinse Changes Everything

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:50:00 GMT

Learn how water bears (tardigrades) reacted to simulated Martian regolith, what the results reveal about toxic compounds in Martian soil, and why washing the soil could help future space missions grow food.

How Artificial Moon Dust Helps Us to Build the First Long-Term Lunar Bases

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:40:00 GMT

Learn how scientists are turning simulated lunar soil into durable structures and how the technology might also boost sustainability on Earth.

Antarctica Is Losing Ice the Size of Los Angeles Every Three Years

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn how 30 years of satellite radar data mapped Antarctica’s grounding lines and revealed more than 10 Los Angeles–sized areas of grounded ice loss in vulnerable regions.

Jumping DNA May Trigger Cancer Years Before Diagnosis

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Learn how jumping DNA may destabilize the genome years before diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier cancer detection and new treatments.

Spiders May Seem Creepy — but A World Without Them Is Far Scarier

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:25:00 GMT

Learn more about the importance of insects and arachnids to our ecosystems and what more can be done to protect them.