Everything You Should Know About The Rare T Coronae Borealis Nova Event
Looking to the stars has long provided a sense of wonder, but soon, a very rare event will light up the night sky. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Looking to the stars has long provided a sense of wonder, but soon, a very rare event will light up the night sky. Here's what you need to know about it.
Read MoreTowering hundreds of feet high, the Californian redwoods are a stunning natural wonder. Aside from their size, there are some unusual facts about these trees.
Read MoreIf you've ever wondered what that distinctive smell is before a rain shower, not only does it have a name, but it also has a solid scientific explanation.
Read MoreFor decades, Smokey Bear has been teaching us about the dangers of wildfires, but some of that advice may be to blame for California's devastating wildfires.
Read MoreHave you ever thought about how time seems to pass more quickly than it did when you were a kid? As it turns out, there's a scientific reason for that feeling.
Read MoreMood rings are quite the fun novelty item, but there's a lot more science involved with their color-changing capacity than you might expect.
Read MoreThere are always new scientific discoveries being made every year, and 2024 was no different in that regard. Here are some of the most revolutionary.
Read MoreScientists have studied the existence of water on Mars for over a century. A little black rock found in Indiana proved the red planet did have water.
Read MoreIt would take more than sunscreen to survive the hottest place on Earth, located right in California. Here’s its record-setting temperature and why it’s so hot.
Read MoreExtreme weather is an increasingly common problem around the world, and changes to this atmospheric phenomenon could just make things even worse.
Read MoreInvasive species have the ability to damage ecosystems, and that's especially true in California, where these five species threaten the state's biodiversity.
Read MoreScientific terms can sometimes look frustratingly similar, as is the case for silicon and silicone. But the two materials are very different, and this is how.
Read MoreEveryone is familiar with gut feelings, the mysterious sensation of intrinsically knowing something. But gut feelings aren't as mysterious as they might seem.
Read MoreFew moons are as large as Earth's in relation to their planet. While it's impossible for a moon to be bigger than its planet, they can get quite close.
Read MoreThe soil beneath our feet may look dull, but it is essential to all life on the planet. You might be amazed at what soil is made of and how it got there.
Read MoreHumans live long lives for land mammals, but tortoises can outdo us by decades. Yet some other animals, such as sponges and jellyfish, can live far, far longer.
Read MoreThe sun has been our source of energy for billions of years. While some wonder if it will eventually explode, it won't, but its death will be much slower.
Read MoreLiving on the ISS means even the simplest of routine comforts are complicated, including solid waste management. Here's how the ISS crew removes their trash.
Read MoreIn October 2023, Egyptologists discovered coffins adorned with hieroglyphics that shed new light on an oft overlooked period of ancient Egyptian history.
Read MoreIn 2023, the powerful James Webb Telescope captured what looked like a question mark in the darkness of deep space, but the reason why is just as fascinating.
Read MoreIncreasing the survivability of robots might sound dystopian, but Yale researchers done just that by presenting a robot that can amputate its own limbs.
Read MoreNumerous theories have surrounded world-famous aviator Amelia Earhart and her mysterious disappearance in the Pacific, including some that claim she was found.
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