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Neil deGrasse Tyson wearing a space-themed jacket and cap, and Terrence Howard in a polka-dotted suit and tie.
Pop Culture

Neil deGrasse Tyson Reflects on Terrence Howard Saying He Was 'Mean' to Him Over Invalid Math Claims

"That's not what I do," Tyson tells Shannon Sharpe in a new interview.

A hand reaching towards a bright light in a dark setting, with the figure's silhouette partially visible.
Life

Where the Hell Are the Aliens, and What's Going on With UFO Disclosure Efforts? We Asked an Expert

Obama kicked the hype back into overdrive with his recent remarks about aliens. But what's the status of ongoing UAP (f.k.a. UFO) disclosure efforts?

Roan antelope, roan antelope (Hippotragus equinus) drinking, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana.
Life

Scientists Are Trying to Bring Back a Blue Antelope That Went Extinct 200 Years Ago

The company behind the dire wolf pups now wants to bring back the bluebuck, the first large African mammal to go extinct in modern history.

Maggie Ekberg50 days ago
There's a Flesh-Eating Bacteria on Long Island—and It Can Kill You in 48 Hours
Life

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Long Island Waters

From raw oysters to tiny cuts, Long Island’s warming waters are raising concerns about a rare infection that doctors say can turn deadly fast.

An 'Immortality' Method to Reverse Aging is Now Being Tested on Humans
Life

Scientists Are Testing a Gene Therapy That Could Reverse Cellular Aging in Humans

From billionaire-backed biotech to promising animal studies, this early trial will test whether partial reprogramming can safely reset aging cells in humans.

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Scientists Have Discovered a Previously Uncharted Island in Antarctica
Life

Scientists Discover Uncharted Island After Mistaking It for a Dirty Iceberg

What appeared to be a ‘dirty iceberg’ turned out to be an uncharted island, discovered during a Polarstern expedition in one of Antarctica’s most difficult regions.

Two sharks swimming underwater over a sandy ocean floor, surrounded by sparse aquatic plants.
Life

Sharks Found With 'Detectable Levels' of Cocaine in Bahamas, Researchers Say

This isn't the first time researchers have expressed concern over cocaine-exposed sharks.

NASA is Spending $10B on a Moon Base
Pop Culture

NASA Is Getting Serious About Building a Moon Base

Inside NASA’s three-phase Artemis plan to turn short Moon missions into a permanent off-world presence, with more frequent crew rotations ahead.

DOOM
Pop Culture

Scientists Get 200,000 Brain Cells in Petri Dish to Play 'Doom'

They previously got 800,000 cells to play 'Pong.'

Trey Alston103 days ago
British Baby Becomes First to be Born from Dead Donor's Womb
Life

'Miracle' Baby Marks U.K. First After Birth From Deceased Donor Womb

A baby boy born in London marks the U.K.’s first successful pregnancy using a womb transplanted from a deceased donor.

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The first-of-its-kind biobanking facility has come to life.
Pop Culture

A 'Modern-Day Noah’s Ark' Is Taking Shape by the Company That Brought Back the Dire Wolves

The first-of-its-kind biobanking facility has come to life, thanks to Colossal Biosciences, the company that brought back the dire wolves.

Maggie Ekberg136 days ago
Everything We Know About Candida Auris—A Deadly, Drug-Resistant Fungus Threatening The World
Life

Everything We Know About Candida Auris — The Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreading Worldwide

Since its discovery in 2009, Candida auris has emerged as a serious global health concern due to its drug resistance.

NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars, capturing a selfie on a rocky, dusty Martian landscape with hills in the background.
Life

NASA Say It's Closer Than Ever to 'Discovering Life on Mars': What to Know

It’s clear interest in the Red Planet isn’t going to wane any time soon.

Peter Jackson, winner of Best Director for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Pop Culture

Oscar‑Winning Movie Director Is Betting $15M on a Bird That Went Extinct 600 Years Ago

The 'Lord of the Rings' director is going full 'Jurassic Park' — minus the T. rex.

Maggie Ekberg346 days ago
Director Peter Jackson attends the Legendary Pictures preview and panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at San Diego Convention Center on July 26, 2014 in San Diego, California.
Pop Culture

'Lord of the Rings' Director Peter Jackson Wants to Resurrect the Woolly Mammoth

A de-extinction mission backed by big money, blockbuster vision, and a push to make science go viral.

Maggie Ekberg359 days ago
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A green fruit on a tree next to Jason Isaacs' White Lotus character in a blue shirt holding a glass, standing indoors.
Pop Culture

'The White Lotus' Suicide Tree and Poisoned Piña Coladas: Could That Really Happen?

With its heartbreaking Season 3 finale, 'The White Lotus' kept viewers on the edge thanks to the fruits of a so-called "suicide tree."

A man with long hair and a fur cloak pets a large white direwolf in a snowy setting, resembling a scene from "Game of Thrones."
Pop Culture

'Game of Thrones' Just Got Real: Scientists Brought Back Actual Dire Wolves Using Ancient DNA

Colossal Biosciences—aka the startup that wants to make extinction optional—has officially resurrected a prehistoric predator best known for its role in Game of Thrones. Yes, dire wolves are real. And yes, they're back.

Brighid Tully438 days ago
A futuristic humanoid robot blowing a kiss over a cityscape, all in a monochromatic orange hue.
Life

It's 2025: The Time for Robot Sex Is Now... Or Is It?

Could a permanently viral tweet from a tabloid prove to be true this year? Time will tell.

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