A new class of astronauts, with the potential to visit the moon and mars, will be announced by NASA. With exciting space programs on the horizon, new astronauts will be in for an adventurous career!

A new class of astronauts, with the potential to visit the moon and mars, will be announced by NASA. With exciting space programs on the horizon, new astronauts will be in for an adventurous career!
Every year, hurricanes, wildfires, and earthquakes damage communities. Learn about scientific advances that could help us better prepare for natural disasters.
The animal kingdom is full of surprises. Wait until you meet the lock-picking raccoon, the clever dolphin, and the mirror-savvy pig.
Do you sometimes feel like you made a choice you didn’t really want to make? Marketers use a lot of tricks to get you to spend more money than you meant to. One of the most popular is “the decoy effect.” When faced with two choices—like a small or large drink—most people can pick pretty easily. Watch this video to learn how adding a third choice, or a “decoy” (like a medium size), can actually manipulate you into buying the more expensive option—even if you didn’t really want to.
Do the best engineers wear hard hats and use blueprints? Not always! Learn how beavers build and shape landscapes that support habitats for countless animals in Montana. |
With the development of the next-generation Orion spacecraft—designed to eventually take astronauts to Mars— comes a number of all-new, advanced systems designed to track, monitor, and communicate with the spacecraft and its passengers. For NASA’s Mission Control facilities, all this additional technology meant that a brand new space was required to house the additional monitors and extra personnel. And that new space was shown to the public for the first time in late August of 2025.
Many of us love the Jurassic Park movies, including real-life paleontologist Matt Lamanna. Listen, or read the transcript, to learn from a dino expert which details are scientific fact, and which ones are pure movie magic.
NASA and the Indian Space Research Organization have teamed up to create a satellite capable of detecting natural disasters and, potentially, saving countless lives.
Dogs have been trained to help with a variety of tasks, but this project might be the biggest yet! Learn how dogs are helping to sniff-out an invasive species.
Roses are red…or are they?
While flowers may appear one way to us, it turns out they are hiding secret patterns that our limited eyes cannot detect. But that’s OK. Those hidden patterns aren’t for us. They are for the pollinating insects flying by.
Hidden in the ultraviolet spectrum of light, this article explains the functions those designs serve and provides examples of flowers in different lighting conditions.
Have you ever seen the color “olo?” Unless you are one of only five people on the planet who have, the answer is ‘no.’
Recently, researchers achieved the unusual feat of stimulating the eye in such a way as to allow it to see a color outside the range of normal human vision. This work is brand new, but scientists hope that it will lead to new vision treatments and help us to better understand how animals see the world.
Did you know about 6,909 distinct languages are spoken worldwide? However, some experts predict that half of current languages will be gone by 2100. So, what is the future of language? Are we headed toward a world where everyone speaks the same language?
During these isolating times, outdoor areas can offer a safe space to explore while practicing social distancing and taking proper safety precautions. Skim the article and choose two locations to learn more about.
An old and dilapidated house being reclaimed by greenery. Creaky floorboards and shifting walls that seem to groan. Intimidating exterior looming in the darkness. All possible elements of a “haunted house,” but what exactly do we find so scary? Read on to discover a psychologist’s take on the subject.
Could humans have a future on Mars? 3D-printed construction tools, designed for building structures on other planets, could make existence on Mars possible.
Across the world, women are making groundbreaking strides in science and technology. This growing movement challenges outdated norms, celebrates innovation, and empowers next generation women to shape the future of STEM. |
Some people may believe they have all the facts and make bold decisions with only half the story. Here’s your reminder that in order to think smart, you should think twice. |
All around us, nature runs on a finely-tuned schedule. However, extreme weather events are throwing off that schedule, prompting scientists to uncover some of the risks to our ecosystem. |
Being smart isn’t just a human thing. Some creatures use tools, solve puzzles, or even learn new languages. These animals show just how clever nature can be. |
Can a species extinct for thousands of years truly be revived? Learn about the science behind this biogenetic discovery.