Invasive (but delicious) clams discovered in Cape Cod
Not every invasive species is as dramatic or fearsome as a Burmese python or a feral hogâbut that doesnât lessen their impact on native ecosystems. Coastlines across North America and…
New satellite system could detect nukes in space
The United States officially conducted 1,054 nuclear tests between 1945 and 1992, but only one of them is known to have satellites among its casualties. In 1962, the U.S. detonated…
Hubble Captures Star-Studded Cluster
This image from NASAâs Hubble Space Telescope shows Messier 3, a densely packed cluster of stars whose origins may be a merger between globular clusters in the early universe. NASA,…
Do animals really mate for life?
Itâs no surprise how lovebirds got their name, and how that name became slang for an affectionate human couple. Mated pairs of these African parrots feed, cuddle, groom each other,…
Cottonwood Fire Chars Utah
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Cottonwood Fire Chars Utah Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human…
NASA Transfers âHundred Acre Woodâ to Patuxent Research Refuge
2 Min Read NASA Transfers âHundred Acre Woodâ to Patuxent Research Refuge Following a ceremony on July 7, 2026, officials hold up a U.S. 250th pennant at âArea 400,â a…
AI labels a lot of stuff as alien life
Donât expect a dramatic, AI-assisted sci-fi encounter if humanity ever definitively detects evidence of intelligent extraterrestrial life. Scouring the stars for signs of aliens is less about waiting for giant…
Could we ever clone Neanderthals?
Almost a decade ago, I finished my doctoral degree in archaeology with a thesis that investigated the hunting and gathering behavior of early Homo sapiens and our extinct relatives, the…
The World Cup From 250 Miles Up
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory The World Cup From 250 Miles⌠Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on…
Air pollution may be changing sperm
Air quality is linked to a wide range of health issues including respiratory problems, cardiovascular complications, and cancer, and that list of concerns only continues to grow. According to researchers…