Tech & Science
French Guiana: Is France Leaving the People Behind?
French Guiana is home to Europe’s space program. But to residents, the spaceport has come to symbolize something very different: vast economic inequality.
China’s Moon Plants Are Already Dead
The cotton seeds were the first living material that humans have grown on another world.
Two New Species of Fungi Discovered in Melting Glacier
It has been estimated that there could be anywhere between 2.2 million and 3.8 million species of fungi on Earth.
Scientists Create Way to Control Office Temperature
When there's almost someone always too hot or too cold, there must be a better way to control room temperatures.
CERN Reveals Plans For New, Huge Particle Accelerator
The proposed accelerator will reside in an underground tunnel with a circumference of 62 miles. This is significantly bigger than the 17-mile structure that houses the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)...
300ft-wide Spinning Ice Disk Spotted on Maine River
It could be record-breaking in size, according to one expert.
Massive Great White Shark Spotted Off Hawaii Coast
She was feeding off a sperm whale carcass when divers saw her.
Alexa Down? Amazon Assistant Appears to Suffer Outages
Down Detector recorded outages across Europe and some parts of the U.S.
How Hagfish Deploy Exploding Slime to Choke Attackers
A better understanding of hagfish slime could help scientists produce synthetic versions for the military.
Netflix Announces Record Price Hike
Netflix is increasing its prices to an all-time high. Find out who will be affected and when the new pricing plans go into effect.
China Has Grown Plants on the Moon’s Surface
The Chinese National Space Administration released images showing how cotton seeds taken to the lunar surface by a lander have sprouted.
GM Food Opponents 'Know Least but Think They Know Most'
The study of 2,000 Americans and Europeans highlights a lack of understanding of genetically modified foods.
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The Best Pictures Ever Taken in Space
From the first moon landings to vertigo-inducing space walks and high-resolution images of deserts, glaciers and cities on our planet.
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Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018 winners: Stunning sharks, shipwrecks and seahorses
A panorama photograph of British World War Two military motorbikes deep inside a shipwreck in the Red Sea sees German photographer Tobias Friedrich named Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018. Friedrich's photograph beat more than 5,000 entries by underwater photographers from around the world.
How Can I Stop Apple and Google Tracking My Movements?
Cellular companies, smartphone makers, app developers and social media companies all claim they have users’ permission to conduct near-constant personal surveillance.
Antarctica Losing Six Times More Ice Yearly Than 1979
Antarctica contains enough water to raise global sea levels by 190 feet, according to NASA.
U.S. Military Thinks Insects May Be Key to New AI
The so-called "Micro-Brain" project will analyze the complexities of "very small flying insects," particularly their "drastic miniaturization and energy efficiency."
Humans Negotiating AVs Is the New Driver's Ed
To head off a potential backlash against driverless cars, public awareness campaigns will need to educate pedestrians, drivers and cyclists about the potential benefits of AVs and how to interact...
Yellowstone: Steamboat Geyser Breaks Eruption Record
The tallest geyser in the world had 32 water eruptions in 2018.
Russia Has Lost Control of Its Spektr-R Radio Satellite
Roscosmos will try to regain control of the satellite Monday.
HBO Now Down During 'True Detective' Premiere
HBO Go and HBO Now streaming services were not working Sunday evening.
Scientists Baffled by 'Cow' Explosion in Deep Space
On June 16, 201, the discovery of a strange flare in the sky was reported in an astronomical telegram.
Video Released of First-Ever Landing on Moon Far Side
The Chang'e-4 lander touched down on the moon on January 3.
Oceans Heating Up Faster Than Previously Thought
Rising global temperatures have led to the devastation coral reefs and melting polar ice caps.