SCIENCE

Look Up! Residents of Maine and Michigan Might Catch a Glimpse of the Northern Lights Tonight

The celestial treat is usually reserved for Arctic audiences.

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Why There's a 4-Ton Steel Ball Making Mini-Earthquakes in Germany

The ball is dropped from a height of more than 4 stories.

Is There Really Such Thing As 'Muscle Memory'?

The thing people call “muscle memory” exists, but the name is a misnomer.

How Are Vaccines Made?

As researchers work quickly to develop a vaccine for the new coronavirus, let's take a look at the different processes for creating life-saving vaccines for multiple diseases.

New Shot Could Relieve Migraines for Up to Three Months

Clinical trials show virtually no side effects.

These Fake Flowers Could Help Scientists Study At-Risk Bees

The devices pump real pollen, which bees can then carry to real plants.

A Chemical in Bed Bug Poop Might Be Making You Feel Sick

Bed bugs don't need to bite to be a nuisance.

Archaeologists Say They May Have Found the Skeleton of the Pirate "Black Sam" Bellamy

The bones were found near Bellamy's ship, the Whydah, which wrecked off the coast of Massachusetts in 1717.

Watch a Cheetah Hunt Its Prey—From the Cheetah's Point of View

"There’s absolutely no way we could see this any other way," wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan says.

10 Facts About the Dwarf Planet Haumea

It's named for a Hawaiian goddess.

How Real-Life Science Inspired Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Shelley's famous tale is filled with the cutting-edge science of her day.

Drone Captures Massive Swarm of Jellyfish Off British Columbia That Weighs More Than 70 Tons

The bloom could include more than 150,000 jellies.

Nuclear Bomb vs. Dirty Bomb: What's the Difference?

Here is the primary difference: Nuclear bombs have, in the past 70 years, killed hundreds of thousands of people. Dirty nuclear bombs have, in all of human history, killed exactly no one—partly because they aren't terribly dangerous and partly because not

A Cure for Baldness Might Come From the Deep Fryer at McDonald's

Scientists in Japan may have cracked the code for regrowing hair. The secret? A common fast food additive.

Watch the Live Launch of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy, the Rocket That Might Take Us to Mars

The success of the launch could change the future of space travel.

Narcissists Are More Likely to Be Compulsive Facebook Users

Scientists are just beginning to understand "Facebook Addiction Disorder."

MIT Scientists Are Building Biomedical Research Labs Out of LEGO Blocks

The plastic toys are opening doors to cheaper, modular scientific tools.

Listen to a House Plant Play 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'

New technology from MIT can turn anything into a "visual microphone."

This Mass Grave in England May Hold the Skeletons of Hundreds of Viking Invaders

In the late 9th century, Vikings across Scandinavia banded together to invade England.

Drink Up: New Study Concludes Wine Can Offset Dementia

Wine has an effect on one's glymphatic function, or the way the brain removes toxins like the proteins associated with Alzheimer's.

Your Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches Have a Hefty Carbon Footprint

A new study found that breakfast sandwiches have a bigger carbon footprint than other between-the-bread options.

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The Thermodynamic Genius of the Classic Drinking Bird Toy

The kitschy desk ornament's mechanism confounded Albert Einstein.

Winter Meteors, Valentine's Day Star, and a Black Moon: A Guide to the February Night Sky

There are a few wonders in the winter sky worth making time for.

Scientists Identify Cells in the Brain That Control Anxiety

A small group of neurons seems to regulate feelings of fear and worry in mice.

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