Immaculate conception may be something special among humans, but in the animal kingdom, it’s always been part of the mix
World’s First Robot Astronaut Makes Space Station Small Talk
Conversed with astronauts on International Space Station
Rethinking Our Risky Reliance on Rare Earth Metals
Our reliance on rare earth minerals, used in everything from smartphones to clean tech, is leaving us exposed to future risks.
New European Satellite Set to Study 1 Billion Stars
Data from the mission could help scientists determine the Milky Way’s origin
Making Foreign Aid Work in Africa
Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Howard Buffett talk about why development assisstance needs to be a two-way street
Business Is Getting More Sustainable. Too Bad It’s Not Good Enough
A new report finds that a little more than half of companies are emitting too much carbon. But there are bright spots — and signs that sustainability can pair with economic growth
Study Finds Milky Way Has Four Arms, Not Two
A 12-year galactic survey unveils two overlooked arms
NASA Plans Spacewalks to Repair Space Station
After cooling system breaks down
Very Sad Planet Orbits Very Sad Star
Even the failed star known as a brown dwarf may have planetary company
Cats Have Been Crashing on Our Couch for 5,300 Years
Exactly when wildcats became house cats has never been clear, but a new study at last provides a date