In Beacon Valley, one of the most Mars-like regions on Earth, Ariel Waldman reveals hidden ecosystems that persist despite ...
Opinion

Editorial roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ April 13 The Washington Post on appeals court ruling that federal government can't ban at-home distilleries Judges occasionally ...
At the Marblehead Lighthouse in Marblehead, Ohio, you can do exactly that while gazing at a gorgeous white lighthouse that’s ...
Aristotle believed the planets revolved around Earth and God could not have created other worlds. Today, scientists scour the ...
A new study proposes detecting life in space by spotting patterns across many planets instead of focusing on one at a time.
From lava tubes on Mars to ice pockets on Europa, subterranean environments may offer the best chance of finding life—and living safely—beyond our planet. “I was like, ‘OK, I'm pretty sure that ...
Things are gearing up for the Giant Magellan Telescope, as its developers enter the final design phase before the project ...