Why do we even have baby teeth?
The emergence of baby teeth might be among new parents’ worst and best times. The days and weeks of fussy, sleepless nights as little ones struggle with teething pain are…
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 4825-4831: Exploring the Borderlands
Curiosity Navigation Curiosity Home Mission Overview Where is Curiosity? Mission Updates Science Overview Instruments Highlights Exploration Goals News and Features Multimedia Curiosity Raw Images Images Videos Audio Mosaics More Resources…
A Most Unusual Lake
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Most Unusual Lake Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human…
About Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools Project
2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) An advanced vehicle concept. NASA Project Overview NASA’s Subsonic Vehicle Technologies and Tools (SVTT) project develops technologies and tools…
Scientists suggest modifying cars to hit fewer hedgehogs
When it comes to how animals use ultrasound, chances are you immediately think of bats and their amazing echolocation ability. However, researchers have discovered another—arguably much cuter—animal that can also…
New psychedelic fungus rewrites origins of magic mushrooms
The discovery of a new magic mushroom species in Africa is forcing mycologists to take another look at the famous psychedelic fungi’s evolutionary history. According to a study published today…
Insights into Spallation Mechanisms of Thermal Protection System Materials from Mass Spectrometry and HyMETS TestingÂ
Download PDF: Insights into Spallation Mechanisms of Thermal Protection System Materials from Mass Spectrometry and HyMETS Testing An effort was undertaken to investigate the mechanisms responsible for internal pressure build…
March 2026 Satellite Puzzler
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory March 2026 Satellite… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions…
A meteor soared across Europe—and possibly hit a house
The European Space Agency (ESA) is investigating a bright fireball that lit up the early evening sky across at least five countries on March 8th. At around 5:55 p.m. local…
Why are languages spoken at different speeds?
Have you ever switched audio language halfway through a movie? Although foreign languages always sound rapid-fire to untrained ears, as you swap between Thai, Japanese, and English, you’re listening to…