How Cobia Follow Southern Stingrays To Feast

Cobia, a fast-growing, offshore predator, have been spotted following southern stingrays in shallow Florida waters, feeding on prey stirred up by the rays.

3 Body Language Secrets To Make People Trust You, By A Psychologist

They say trust is earned. But according to psychological research, your body language is enough to make or break how trustworthy you appear. Here’s how.

Why Do We Yawn? A Biologist Explains (Hint: Most People Get It Wrong)

It’s ancient, unstoppable and strangely contagious. Here’s what science now knows about the humble yawn, and why evolution never got rid of it.

Where Are April Showers? Nearly Half Of U.S. Population In Drought

Drought currently affects much of the U.S. Is relief on the horizon or will it get worse?

97% Of Americans Support NASA’s Artemis — Despite $90 Billion Cost

Americans show strong support for NASA’s Artemis program despite its cost, with nearly one-third described it as a unifying moment.

A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend
A giant cell tower is going to space this weekend

This weekend’s scheduled Blue Origin rocket launch is rather momentous. Success would signal an end to SpaceX’s monopoly on reusable orbital launch vehicles, and set up a three-way race to make that “No Service” indicator on your phone disappear forever. On Sunday morning, Jeff Bezos’ massive New Glenn rocket is scheduled to launch with the […]

How Can Astronauts Tell How Fast They’re Going?

Weirdly, spaceships have no direct way to gauge their own speed. Luckily, we can use some physics tricks to figure it out.

Comet Tracker: Last Chance This Weekend To See Pan-STARRS — Here’s How

Comet Pan-STARRS, also known as comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), is visible before sunrise until this weekend. Here’s how, when and where to find it on April 18-19.

6,000 Meters Under the Pacific, Japan Seeks Independence From China on Rare Earths

Tokyo is succeeding where the rest of the world has failed, reducing its reliance on Beijing for crucial rare earth elements—thanks to an enormous underwater deposit discovered on a remote island.

Lyrid Meteor Shower Will Peak Next Week — When To Look

The Lyrid meteor shower peaks April 21-22, with up to 20 meteors per hour under dark skies — and 2026 offers near-perfect viewing conditions.