Carl Sagan
Read about the life of Carl Sagan, the famed astronomer, author, and TV personality behind 'Cosmos.'
Read about the life of Carl Sagan, the famed astronomer, author, and TV personality behind 'Cosmos.'
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Seeing your breath isn't a cold weather phenomenon. It can also be visible when it's as warm as 60°F outside!
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From a lake the color of Pepto-Bismol to mysterious rock rings in the Sahara Desert, these strange geological wonders continue to stump scientists.
What's the ideal temperature for serving soup? The one that delivers delicious flavor without destroying your taste buds.
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This facial recognition test is your chance to earn the right to claim that you never forget a face.
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Between 15 and 20 percent of Americans are consistently late to appointments and meetings. If you're one of them, here are five reasons you might be habitually late—and here’s how you can fix them.
Ringing in the new year with next weekend’s fiery sky show is worth an early-morning wake-up call.
Birds take care of their bodily functions a little differently than we humans do—and sometimes seem to use them as a weapon for attacking enemies.
Being an airplane passenger can mean feeling a bit pressurized even after stepping off. Here's why and here's what you can do to lessen the symptoms.
From the origins of our species to clues about the future of the universe, scientific discoveries achieved in the last decade transformed our understanding of our world. Here are 14 of the most momentous.
From findings about space and parasites to new discoveries in math and ancient civilizations, 2019 was a big year.
From big cats to tiny fish, the collection of animals named for Theodore Roosevelt is eclectic—just like our adventurous 26th president.
After thousands of 'penis fish,' or fat innkeeper worms, washed up on the shores of California, one aquarium decided to give people an up-close-and-personal look at the phallic annelid via livestream.
'Urechis caupo' bears a striking resemblance to a specific part of male human anatomy, but the species is usually hidden underground. Something brought them to the surface.
Your furry friend can exhibit positive or negative emotions on their face, but it takes a special breed of human to be able to recognize them.
The unbelievably crisp, firm new apple on the market is—fittingly—the offspring of a honeycrisp apple.
Marie Curie made history with her discoveries. Here are some facts you should know about the scientist.
Does it seem like a surplus of newborn babies pop up in September? Science has a few explanations why.