Valentina Tereshkova, a Russian woman who was the first woman in space, is controversially a Putin supporter who wants him to remain in power until 2036.
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Similar to when we learned new weather terminology like Nor'easter, bomb cyclone, El Niño, and La Niña, there's a new term to watch for to end 2022: haboob.
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The universe remains a mysterious place, but constant scientific research and analysis is slowly unveiling the intricacies of space near and far.
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The moon has beguiled humanity since the earliest days of our species, but why is it visible during the daytime? As usual, science has the answer.
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If you've ever pulled a tick off of you after a long day of exploring the great outdoors, you've probably yelled, "What are you even good for!?"
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Besides having massive amounts of money, Richard Branson and Elon Musk are apparently friends who are both known for their respective space endeavors.
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A gray wolf pack leader infected with a mind-control parasite — that may sound like the plot of a sci-fi film, but it's not that uncommon.
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DNA testing helped to reunite sisters three decades after being separated. Here's how revolutionary DNA testing brought a family together.
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A photo from Artemis I pays tribute to one of the most iconic NASA images ever taken. Here's what the photo looks like, and why it's iconic.
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The phrase "playing possum" gets tossed about frequently -- someone (or something) feigning death to avoid actual death, but it's more complicated than that.
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In the grand scheme of things, there aren't many people who have been awarded a Nobel Prize in any category; fewer still are members of the same family.
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When Alta Highsmith's 22-month-old daughter went missing in 1971, she was determined to find her. Here is how DNA testing helped reunite Alta with her daughter.
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Official warnings of potentially harmful aftereffects of the eruption were issued soon after Mauna Loa erupted, including something referred to as Pele's Hair.
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Erupting volcanoes pose incredible risks to the population. Can lava be diverted when it flows near highly populated areas? Let's take a look.
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A species of frog that was once thought to be extinct is now making a comeback. Though the species has survived, it remains endangered.
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Perhaps the most interesting bit of information to come out of studying Saturn's rings is that the planet likely doesn't have a clearly defined core.
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Elephant riding is a popular pastime for tourists around the world, but it's actually not good for the elephants. Here's why riding elephants is harmful.
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The Sarcosuchus is a 40-foot-long prehistoric monster crocodile that used to hunt dinosaurs. Here's what it looked like and how it preyed on dinosaurs.
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The brightest gamma ray ever recorded is being called the BOAT (brightest of all time). Here's what makes it so bright, and why it's important to science.
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Sir Isaac Newton may or may not have been inspired to formulate his theory of gravity after being struck by a falling apple, but his work continues to impress.
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When vomiting, these unique amphibians' stomachs leave their bodies entirely. Learn more about the curious way that frogs throw up, and why they do it.
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Just as the legacy of "Lost in Space" lasted beyond the show's three-year run, so too did the careers of many of the original cast and crew. Here's a rundown.
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Never let it be said that NASA doesn't have a sense of fun — indeed, the names of sections of Pluto's moon, Charon, seem straight out of Comic-Con.
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Many pet owners will tell you that their animals have unique methods of communicating with humans, whether through sound or body language or some combination.
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There are those creatures revealed to us by the fossil record that might well cause wee humans to gasp in amazement and shudder in terror, from land and sea.
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People who consume chickens, or chicken eggs, have a favorite way to prepare a favorite part of the bird -- but did you ever think about their earlobes?
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Fire is one of those things that's genuinely helpful for survival -- warmth in a cold environment, cooking food, signaling -- unless it's out of control.
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