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The physics of the universe appear to be fine-tuned for life. Why?
The physical constants of the universe appear to favor the existence of life. So why are we here?
Why scientists are so excited about the highest-energy 'ghost particle' ever seen
Scientists have found a neutrino that could come from a gamma-ray burst, an active black hole or a collision between a cosmic ray and photons in the cosmic microwave background.
A spaceship moving near the speed of light would appear rotated, special relativity experiment proves
The idea was first hypothesized about 70 years ago.
March 2025 featured fires, floods and record-setting warmth in the US
March was a busy month for climate disasters in the U.S., as the nation endured tornado outbreaks, raging wildfires, and record-setting heat.
Climate change is officially the leading threat to imperiled species in the United States
For the first time, scientists have identified climate change as the top driver of human-caused biodiversity loss among species protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Earth's sea ice hits all-time low, NASA satellites reveal
Sea ice impacts storms and coastal erosion — and NASA says Earth's total sea ice content has hit an all-time low.
Arctic ice is melting faster than expected — and the culprit could be dust
An audacious NASA mission suggests that dust blown north from Greenland could help explain why Arctic ice is melting even faster than expected.
Spectacular photo taken from ISS shows 'gigantic jet' of upward-shooting lightning towering 50 miles over New Orleans
A newly unveiled astronaut photo shows a "gigantic jet" shooting upward from a thunderstorm above Louisiana in November 2024.
Scientists warn of consequences as over 800 NOAA workers are fired: 'Censoring science does not change the facts'
"Everyone in the United States relies on NOAA in their daily lives whether they realize it or not, something that will come into focus for many in the weeks and months ahead."
