When Katharine Burr Blodgett discovered nonreflecting glass, the General Electric Company’s public relations machine made her a star
February’s ‘rare planetary alignment’ peaks tonight — here’s what to look for in the planet parade
We truly hope it doesn't rain on your parade.
Banning children from VPNs and social media will erode adults’ privacy
Legislation working its way through the UK parliament would ban children from using social media and virtual private networks – but the proposals would endanger online privacy and may not make children safer, say legal experts
Mosquitos may have evolved a taste for human blood thanks to Homo erectus
A new genetic analysis suggests some mosquitos’ taste for human blood may date back 1.8 million years
Rare ‘ring of fire’ eclipse seen by few | Space photo of the day for Feb. 26, 2026
A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse glowed over Antarctica, witnessed by only a handful of researchers at Concordia Research Station.
At-home microbiome tests reveal dramatically different results
The science and the regulations to underpin these test “just aren’t there yet,” researchers say
One Fire star projector review: A great projector for kids
Cute and simple to use, the One Fire Star Projector is the perfect addition to any child’s bedroom.
‘Starfleet Academy”s latest episode reminds us why the Doctor is one of ‘Star Trek’s greatest ever characters
Few sci-fi characters have exceeded their original programming quite like Voyager's Emergency Medical Hologram.
Cells in the body remember obesity. Here’s what that means for weight loss
Obesity leaves a lasting imprint on fat and immune cells in ways that might make weight regain harder to avoid
What gear do you need to see February’s ‘planetary parade’ in 2026?
Here’s how to use optics to get the most from February's planetary parade.