The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world, spanning more than 2 million square miles (5.2 million square kilometers)…
Month: June 2026
As summer in the U.S. heats up, people become more diligent about protecting their skin from the sun. Another option…
Quick FactsWhat it is: OMC-2 molecular cloudWhere it is: 1,280 light-years away in the constellation OrionWhen it was shared: June…
It’s after dark, and the lights go out; a thunderstorm has knocked out your power. At first, it’s pitch-black. But…
For most people, a minor cut or scrape is no big deal — the body heals itself quickly, and antibiotics…
The patient: A 31-year old man in LouisianaThe symptoms: When the patient reached the hospital, he was bleeding from the…
Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a…
This week’s science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of…
A painted wood mask of Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec lord of the underworld.(Image credit: The Walters Art Museum / Gift of…
A camera trap in an ancient Polish forest has captured extremely rare and unexpected footage of wolves attacking a bison…