Ice Age Infant’s Genes Show That Native Americans First Came From Asia
An archaeological discovery sheds light on the origins of Native Americans—and does so while respecting their heritage
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When Dinosaurs Came in Color
Scientists already knew that birds are descended from the dinosaurs. Now new research says that feathered dinosaurs also had surprisingly colorful plumage
Nuclear Fusion Just Got a Little Closer to Becoming a Reality
Atomic fusion could produce limitless energy—but scientists haven’t been able to harness it. But a novel experiment suggests it could be achievable
H2Whoa! Hubble Telescope Finds Geysers of Water on Jupiter’s Moon Europa
Scientists suspected that the moon of Europa had an ocean of water beneath frozen ice. A new study suggests that water may be closer to the surface than they thought
Where’s the Water on Mars? Everywhere!
Scientists have published their first findings from the Curiosity rover’s soil tests, and there’s mixed news for future explorers
The Kepler Space Telescope May Be Dead, But Its Planet-Hunting Mission Continues
NASA’s Kepler spacecraft has scouted out thousands of potential new planets. A malfunction may have halted space operations, but new discoveries will keep flowing from the project’s ocean of data
Revealed: The Awesome Explanation for the Moon’s Extra Gravity
Hint: it involves lemon meringue pie!
What It’s Like to Go to Mars
Pro tip: watch out for radiation
Mutant Cockroaches Have Learned to Evade Sugar Traps
And it may be our fault
A Front-Row Seat to a Black Hole in Action
A gas cloud is nearing a black hole — and the celestial fireworks show is going to be impressive