News The prototype was proven effective in pigs Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new form of rapid test to detect infections in farm animals, responding to the rising threat of d… [+3208 chars]
Volcanoes are among the most awe-inspiring destructive forces on Earth, which is probably why they make for good movies. In the 1997 disaster film Dantes Peak ( now streaming on Peacock!), a slumberi… [+3111 chars]
ByGordon Johnston, NASAJune 12, 2022 Artists concept of a strawberry supermoon. The Next Full Moon is the Strawberry Supermoon; the Mead, Honey, or Rose Moon; the Flower, Hot, Hoe, or Planting Moon… [+26329 chars]
If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.When it comes to my own health, Im not a hypochondriac. But if were talking about Daisy, my 4.5-pound… [+8395 chars]
Geoffrey Notkin, meteorite hunter extraordinaire and host of the Science Channel's Meteorite Men TV series, knows a thing or two about how to find meteorites, where they come from and what they can … [+3198 chars]
The moon will block the bright double star Dschubba, or Delta Scorpii, in an occultation on June 12, 2022. Stargazers in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada can see the stars slip behind the moo… [+2742 chars]
Another day, another black hole mystery! While we may not understand the elusive time-bending structures completely, it's exciting to be alive in times when you hear the word "black hole" multiple ti… [+2315 chars]
A newly discovered fast radio burst has some unique properties that are simultaneously giving astronomers important clues into what may cause these mysterious astronomical phenomena while also callin… [+4583 chars]
Jupiter, which is said to be the oldest planet in our solar system, is composed almost entirely of hydrogen and helium gases. Well, it also contains several other heavier elements such as metals. Des… [+2268 chars]