A Satellite Falling Out of Orbit Embarks on Its Final Mission

Before reentering our atmosphere, the telescopes onboard NASA’s Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory have been restarted to take their last observations.

Venus Is Not Dead, Scientists Say

New research argues that the planet’s rift valleys may indicate continuing tectonic activity, challenging the picture of a geologically inactive Venus.

Every Whale Shark Has A Fingerprint. Here’s How Scientists Use It.

Whale sharks have unique spot patterns, like fingerprints. In the Maldives, these help researchers track their movements, growth, injuries and return visits.

A photon from the biggest cosmic explosion since the Big Bang appears to have defied Einstein. Scientists may finally know how
A photon from the biggest cosmic explosion since the Big Bang appears to have defied Einstein. Scientists may finally know how

A photon from the biggest cosmic explosion since the Big Bang, the gamma-ray burst nicknamed “the BOAT,” should not have reached Earth, according to Einstein. Now scientists may know how it did.

2 Habits Most ‘Effortlessly’ Intelligent People Have, By A Psychologist

Effortless intelligence isn’t speed. Research on cognitive load and metacognition points to two ordinary habits behind minds that make thinking look easy.

Northern Lights Alert: Aurora Could Still Reach 20 States Wednesday

Aurora could potentially reach 20 states overnight on Wednesday, Sept. 9, through Thursday, Sept. 10, but chances have fallen after activity was weaker than forecast.

This Is the Biggest 2D Map of the Universe. Here’s How to Use It

The map covers 75% of the sky, and you can explore all sorts of cool celestial objects once you know where to look.

There’s a Hot New Egg-Freezing Startup. It’s Weirder Than You Could Imagine

Cofertility lets women freeze their eggs for free—as long as they give half of them back to the company. What happens next is anyone’s guess.

How To See The Zodiacal Light — The Solar System’s ‘False Dawn’

The zodiacal light — an eerie pyramid of sunlight reflected by interplanetary dust — is about to appear before sunrise. Here’s when and where to look.