Category: 7. Science

A new study reports that four amino acid changes in a single protein help the naked mole rat repair DNA more efficiently. The same rodent can live up to about 37 years in captivity, far longer than similarly sized mammals.

The work centers on a…

Coastal cities shimmer with life, culture, and commerce, yet they also stand at the edge of uncertainty. The distant hum of waves might soon grow into the roar of encroaching tides if humanity delays its response to rising emissions and climate…

According to Bloomberg, the company has applied to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for permission to launch an 18 m long experimental satellite called Earendil-1 in 2026. It would be the first in a constellation of satellites…

Europe during the Ice Age wasn’t always the frozen wasteland we imagine. Between glaciers and tundra, rivers still flowed, and the land breathed in warm intervals. In those moments, something remarkable happened – hippos lived there.

A new…

Look to the eastern horizon shortly before midnight on Oct. 12 to see the moon rising majestically with the red giant Betelgeuse and the stars of the constellation Orion. Jupiter will be close on their heels.

Head out an hour before midnight…

Using ultra-fast laser pulses and special cameras, scientists have simulated an optical illusion that appears to defy Einstein’s theory of special relativity.

One consequence of special relativity is that fast-moving objects should appear…

The 11th flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Monday, Oct. 13. The launch window opens at 7:15 p.m. ET.

Here’s a story for the ages — or maybe a story of the ages.

The Hubble Space…