Mars astronauts could live in houses 3D-printed from freeze-dried yeast
In order to survive, the first humans to reach Mars will immediately need a safe and reliable place to set up shop. But building on Earth’s neighbor is immensely more…
Snake that hunts with fake spider on its tail shocks scientists
In the wild, mimicry is an important tool for survival. Some baby hummingbirds disguise themselves as caterpillars with stinging hairs to avoid predators, while octopus, squid, and cuttlefish use camouflage…
Max Brooks reflects on 20 years of ‘World War Z’
A new virus emerges in rural China. Although those who contract it initially display moderate, flu-like symptoms, their health quickly declines. The mortality rate is unclear, but one aspect is…
You might be eating too much protein
Growing up, many of us remember dutifully taking a few more bites of protein (and, of course, vegetables) to appease our moms before we were allowed to progress to the…
APOD: 2026 September 10 – LDN 1295: The Giraffe Nebula
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 10 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day…
‘Birds Supporting Birds’ connects the Philadelphia Eagles with migrating seabirds
As the 2026-2027 NFL season kicks off, the Philadelphia Eagles are giving new meaning to their signature “Fly, Eagles, Fly” fight song. The football team is partnering with the National…
Classic sitcom ‘Friends’ helps grad student endure 104 brain scans
The science of getting Z’s has progressed rapidly in recent years. A growing body of research links poor sleep to increased risk of cognitive decline, a higher likelihood of Alzheimer’s…
NASA Names Two Artemis II Astronauts to Emeritus Program
From left, NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, and Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, conduct leak checks on their spacesuits inside the crew suit-up room in the Neil A.…
Yes, scientists really built a “tickle robot.” Here’s why.
What’s the weirdest thing you learned this week? Well, whatever it is, we promise you’ll have an even weirder answer if you listen to PopSci’s hit podcast. The Weirdest Thing…
Curiosity Blog, Sols 4995-5001: 5,000 (Martian) Days on Mars
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…