Scientists Find an Underground Cave on the Moon That Could Shelter Future Explorers
Such caves could serve as lunar bases during upcoming missions, protecting astronauts against cosmic radiation and extreme temperatures
Spacesuit Prototype Turns Pee Into Drinking Water
The system is inspired by the stillsuits for collecting moisture in the science fiction epic <em>Dune</em>
EPA Reaches $241 Million Settlement With Marathon Oil
The company was illegally polluting the air at nearly 90 facilities in North Dakota, a complaint alleges
Astronomers Spot Rare, Mid-Sized Black Hole in Our Galaxy
The black hole, if confirmed, is in the star cluster Omega Centauri, about 17,700 light-years away, and it could hold lessons about how such structures are formed
Gut Microbes Could Help Diagnose Autism, Study Suggests
While more research is needed, scientists detected specific differences between the gut microbiomes of children with and without autism
New Bionic Leg and Surgical Procedure Allow People to Walk With More Control After Amputations
The experimental surgery connects two muscles in the legs of people with below-the-knee amputations, allowing them to control a prosthetic limb with their brain
General Motors to Pay $146 Million For Excess Emissions
Almost six million vehicles were emitting over 10 percent more carbon dioxide on average than compliance reports said they were
Indonesian Cave Painting Is Oldest-Known Visual Storytelling
The depiction of three human-like figures interacting with a pig dates to 51,200 years ago
Carpenter Ants Perform Life-Saving Amputations to Treat Leg Injuries
A new study provides the first evidence of non-human animals performing amputations on others to improve their odds of survival
Charlotte the 'Pregnant Virgin' Stingray Dies After Diagnosis of Reproductive Disease
The animal drew attention earlier this year for becoming pregnant despite having no male ray in her tank
Two Pandas Arrive at the San Diego Zoo, the First to Enter the U.S. in 21 Years
For months, the only pandas in the country had been in Atlanta. Next, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., are expected to also receive pandas this year
Volcanic Ash Preserved Trilobite Fossils in Surprising Detail at 'Prehistoric Pompeii'
The specimens date to more than 500 million years ago and provide new insights into trilobite anatomy, revealing previously unseen features
Neanderthal Child May Have Had Down Syndrome, Fossil Suggests
The child's survival until at least 6 years old could be evidence of collaborative caregiving in Neanderthal societies, according to a new paper
Researchers Make a Smiling Robotic Face From Living Skin
The team designed a new way for their lab-grown skin to adhere to the robot's face, in a creation that could help produce soft robots or train plastic surgeons
Jupiter's Signature Red Spot May Have Evolved More Than Once
The planet's massive storm, known as the Great Red Spot, seems to be different from a spot first observed at roughly the same location in the 17th century, a new study finds
Easter Island Did Not Collapse From Overuse of Resources After All, Study Suggests
A new paper contradicts the idea that people used up the island's resources and experienced a significant population decline, instead proposing that a small society lived there sustainably
Surgeon General Calls for Placing Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
Vivek H. Murthy views social media as a contributor the mental health crisis in young people, and he suggests tobacco-style warnings on the apps
Preserved Fruit From the 18th Century Found at George Washington's Estate
During a renovation project, archaeologists uncovered intact bottles containing preserved cherries and berries that are more than 250 years old
Rare White Bison Calf Born at Yellowstone National Park
A photographer spotted the calf on June 4. White buffalo are sacred to some Native American tribes, and the birth has been called a "blessing and a warning"
Akira Endo, Biochemist Who Found a Way to Fight Heart Disease, Dies at 90
Endo's research paved the way for the development of drugs to treat high cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks or strokes
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