The Solution to the Power Grid’s Woes Might Just Be Sitting in Your Driveway

More electric vehicles are becoming capable of providing backup power at a time when the US is increasingly in need of more electrons.

Where To Get Safe Eclipse Glasses For Aug. 12’s Solar Eclipse

Here’s how to avoid counterfeit and unsafe eclipse glasses and ensure you buy safe products for Aug’ 12’s partial and total solar eclipse in Europe and North America.

Total Solar Eclipse ‘Map Of Nope’ Meme Is A Must-See Before August

The “Map of Nope” meme highlights a crucial distinction about total solar eclipses: unless you are in the path of totality, you will not experience totality.

Citizen Science Reveals A Hidden Map Of Sharks And Rays In Mozambique

Citizen science data from iNaturalist reveal 44 species of sharks and rays in Mozambique, covering about a third of known national diversity. Most records are from southern regions and many species are threatened, highlighting both the power and the bi…

Why Do Dogs Get ‘The Zoomies’ Right After A Bath? A Biologist Explains

A biologist explains the real science behind post-bath dog zoomies, from pent-up arousal release to a surprising theory about scent and self-recognition.

How Many Electrolytes Should You Be Taking, and Can You Have Too Many?

Electrolyte powders promise better hydration, energy, and recovery. But unless you’re losing serious fluid, water and food probably have you covered.

Contagious Cancer Found in North American Catfish

Scientists identified the first known cancer transmissible among freshwater fish in a lake that spans the US and Canada.

Total Solar Eclipse Sets Up Stunning Perseid Meteor Shower Peak

A total solar eclipse will be followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 12-13, creating one of 2026’s most spectacular astronomy events.

Scientists Discover The Fourth Transmissible Cancer Known To Science

Scientists found the fourth type of transmissible cancer, and the first in a fish: a melanoma whose tumor cells spread between catfish in a Vermont lake.

One of NASA’s Most Important Deep Space Observatories Hit by Spanish Wildfires

Flames burned through the Deep Space Communications Complex near Madrid, but NASA has been unable to assess the damage as a wildfire emergency grips the region.