Why scientists are hunting for the oldest ice in Antarctica
Their work near the South Pole means camping on the ice without showers or flushing toilets for seven weeks — but what we can learn about climate change there is essential to science.
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The James Webb Space Telescope's continued gifts
In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets – and scientists say it will continue for decades.
The James Webb Space Telescope's remarkable gifts
On Christmas Day 2021 the James Webb Space Telescope was blasted into orbit. In the two years since the telescope has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the heavens and collecting data about distant planets. Correspondent David Pogue reports on the spectacular findings we continue to receive from this remarkable eye on the universe.
Scientists discover 5 furry hedgehog species with pointy snouts
An international collaboration of researchers, led by Smithsonian scientists, identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs.
Octopus DNA reveals collapse of Antarctic ice sheet is "close"
Sea level rise of 3.3 meters would drastically alter the world map as we know it, submerging low-lying coastal areas everywhere.
Photos capture Iceland's powerful volcanic eruption
The volcano eruption in Iceland opened an approximately 2.5-mile-long fissure and created lava fountains up to 98 feet high near the fishing village of Grindavik.
NASA uses laser to send video of a cat 19 million miles back to Earth
NASA, working to send high-bandwidth video and data from deep space to Earth, transmitted a video of a cat named Taters as part of an experiment.
Tyrannosaurus fossil found with final meals in its stomach
A tyrannosaurus fossil is helping scientists learn more about the giant carnivore's diet — because for the first time its last meals were found embedded in the fossil.
Ancient "curse tablet" targeting unlucky pair unearthed in Germany
Archaeologists believe the 15th-century tablet is inscribed with satanic summons targeting a specific woman and man.
"Rarely seen" killer whales seen hunting sea lions off California coast
The whales hunted sea lions, the Monterey Bay Whale Watch said, before traveling northwest.
