Combining newer neural networks with older AI systems could be the secret to building an AI to match or surpass human intelligence
NASA Recruits Mars Perseverance Rover to Monitor Sun’s Activity
Mars is passing behind the sun, giving NASA's Perseverance rover a view of the star’s far side
How to Really See the Stars
A technique called interferometry can greatly magnify tiny objects on the sky, and is powerful enough to reveal the surfaces of nearby stars
The Incredible, Unlikely Story of How Cats Became Our Pets
Two new studies dig into the long, curving path that cats took toward domestication
JUNO Neutrino Observatory Releases First Results
Hidden beneath the hills of southern China, the JUNO observatory shows promise in solving neutrino mysteries
Mysterious Fossil Foot Belonged to Ancient Human that Lived Alongside ‘Lucy’
Newly identified bones tie the mysterious Burtele foot to a new Australopithecus species that lived alongside Lucy more than three million years ago
Mars Has Lightning, Scientists Prove
The presence of electrical activity has implications for surface chemistry, future human exploration and habitability on the Red Planet
Magnitude 4.0 Earthquake Rattles Bay Area with Aftershocks Likely to Follow
A minor earthquake struck California in the early hours of the morning on November 26
The Conservation Success That Saved Wild Turkeys across the Country
Wild turkeys once nearly disappeared, but today they’re thriving.
Skipping Meals before Thanksgiving Dinner Can Be Bad for Gut Health
Skipping meals before a big holiday feast probably isn’t the best idea for gut health, experts say. Here’s how to prevent overeating on an empty stomach—and tips for if you do