Science

For decades, ultrafast lasers have been among the most powerful tools in modern optics. Their pulses last just a few…

In May and June of most years, NASA satellites typically begin to detect large numbers of wildland fires throughout the…

Taiwan, historically known as Formosa, holds a secret deep within its rugged interior: it is one of the rare locations…

Researchers have identified a massive hidden geological feature beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, revealing a previously unrecognized connection between…

Wildfire smoke is stoking a new challenge for cleaner air. A NASA-supported study published Thursday found that, over the last…

You may have heard the rumors of a “monster El Niño.” It’s not the first time we’ve heard forecasts like…

Beluga whales are among the most challenging marine mammals to study. Much of their lives are spent beneath Arctic waters…

One of the first images transmitted back to Earth from the Artemis II mission was a stunner. In a single…

Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders are among the conditions often treated with antidepressant drugs. Yet, up to 90% of these…

June offers plenty for skywatchers, including a close meeting between Venus and Jupiter, a rare event where the Moon passes…