Stand Up For Science rallies took place across the United States on March 7. (Photo: Nicoletta Lanez) Since the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, a number of initiatives aimed at cutting federal funding for science and restricting…
NASA released this image from the Athena lunar lander, which is looking at distant Earth while upside down. (Image credit: Intuitive Machines/NASA) Houston-based Intuitive Machines’ second attempt at landing on the moon ended the same way the first did: The…
(Image credit: Fernando Trabanco Fotografía/Getty Images) Researchers claim that 3D-printed penises could be used to treat erectile dysfunction. In a study published March 4 in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering, scientists created a 3D model of the penis using a…
Research on rats shows significant differences in brain anatomy between men and women. But that research could be under threat. (Image credit: Photo illustration by Marilyn Perkins; Image via Martin Barro via Getty Images) The Trump administration’s actions have catalyzed…
The world’s oldest meteorite impact crater has been found in remote Australia. (Photo credit: John White Photos/Getty Images) Researchers in Australia have discovered the planet’s oldest meteorite impact crater, thanks to preserved structures left behind by the blast in the…
(Image credit: Martin Harvey/Getty Images) Elephants are the largest land mammals on the planet and, with their trunks, tusks and huge ears, they are among the most famous and iconic animals alive today. These amazing creatures are renowned for their…
The chicken confidently took its place at the top of the hierarchy and laid a surprisingly large egg. The giant egg weighed 175g – three times the standard 50g that Gale usually carries. Her owners, from Newton Poppleford in Devon,…
Debris from SpaceX Starship 8 Explosion Streaks Across Bahamas Night Sky – YouTube See more SpaceX’s Starship exploded in midair, leaving a trail of debris like confetti as parts of it fell to Earth. The fireball caused disruptions and delays…
Changes in the ACE2 gene may affect the development of the placenta, a new study of tiny placentas created in the lab has found. (Image credit: FatCamera/Getty Images) An enzyme that has come to light during the COVID-19 pandemic plays…
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be fatal in severe cases. (Image credit: Moussa81/Getty Images) Health officials say a second person has died from measles in the ongoing outbreak in the United States. An adult in Lee County,…