How To See 'Lunar X' on the Moon Tonight
The striking X mark on the moon, which requires a certain amount of luck to be spotted, will be visible for around four hours tonight.
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If You Like Chocolate, Coffee or Wine, Scientists Have Good News for You
"Our findings in this study leave no room for doubt," said University of São Paulo researcher Isabela Benseñor.
NASA Tracking Car-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today
The asteroid is hurtling towards us at a zippy 15,000 miles per hour, according to the space agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Why Delta Flight 4819 Flipped After Landing, According to a Physicist
"The underlying physics is quite simple," physicist Arun Bansil said.
NASA Image Reveals Lava 'River of Fire' on Snowy Mountain
A red-hot lava flow two miles long has been attracting crowds to the slopes of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily, Italy.
Great Lakes Warning As Watchdog Calls on US To Act
Scientists with the International Joint Commission want to see a coordinated effort to monitor microplastic pollution in the lakes.
US Warned of 2032 Hospital Crisis
A growing shortage of beds may end up seeing "tens to hundreds of thousands of excess American deaths each year," researchers said.
Flight Delays, Cancellations Likely As Snowstorm Moves East
A snowstorm is set to hit the mid-Atlantic and Carolinas midweek, causing snow, ice, and travel disruptions. This live blog is now closed.
NASA Images Reveal Tennessee's 'Swollen Rivers'
Parts of the Southeast saw devastating flash floods as a powerful storm deposited up to 6 inches of rain this past weekend.
Q&A: Carl Zimmer on Airborne Diseases: 'These Are All Big Concerns'
Award-winning science journalist and author Carl Zimmer details the dangers of new viruses, air pollution and wildfires on public and planet health
How COVID Reshaped Public Health Understanding of Disease Spread by Air
How COVID reshaped our understanding of invisible air particles and the spread of disease
Chances of 'City Killer' Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Reach New High
The chances that an asteroid hits Earth in 2032 are now at their highest since the object was first discovered, according to NASA.
Psychologists Reveal Top Cause of 'The Ick' For Women
While the ick can help spot incompatibilities, it can also lead to "overly rigid rejection standards," the researchers warn.
Exoplanet's Winds 'Challenge Our Understanding of How Weather Works'
"It feels like something out of science fiction," said European Southern Observatory astrophysicist Julia Victoria Seidel.
Cat Owners Warned of Bird Flu Risk: 'Vigilance Is Key'
Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.
