NASA Reveals How Living in Space for a Year Affected Scott Kelly’s Poop
Astronaut Scott Kelly used cotton swabs to take samples of his fecal matter. He then sealed it in tubes and sent it back to Earth via rocket.
Astronaut Scott Kelly used cotton swabs to take samples of his fecal matter. He then sealed it in tubes and sent it back to Earth via rocket.
The icy rock planet in the Kuiper Belt has gone 12 years without a name, but now people can cast a vote to give it an official identity. Just not Boaty McBoatface.
Archaeologists and geneticists are looking at how human hair, and its countless hair types, evolved over millennia. Their research could shed light on the habits of our ancestors.
The moment astronomy and sci-fi lovers have long awaited is finally here. That's an actual black hole you're looking at.
If you read one short book to your kid per day, they'll enter kindergarten knowing 290,000 more words than kids whose parents didn’t read to them. The gap is even wider for kids who hear five books per day.
Cats are undeniably smart, but do they have an understanding of their own identity? Researchers in Tokyo may have found the answer.
Capturing an image of the distant, supermassive black hole in the center of our galaxy has been compared to “standing in New York and counting the individual dimples on a golf ball in Los Angeles."
Hedwig Kohn, who would have celebrated her 132nd birthday on April 5, was a pioneering physicist who became one of the first women certified to teach physics at a German university.
Bees are pretty smart. They can recognize human faces, understand the concept of zero, and even create their own glue, making it easier to carry pollen back to their hives.
A New York chemist found a way to make dry cleaning safer and faster, so of course he named the process after himself.
Are black holes the heaviest object in the universe? What causes that tingling feeling when you slip and almost fall? And why do we have so many shower thoughts, anyway? Experts weigh in.
Skin tags look super weird, but they're usually totally benign. Here's where they come from, and how to get rid of them.
NASA and ESA are testing the effectiveness of artificial gravity by paying 24 lucky volunteers to stay in bed all day.
Astronauts Christina Koch and Anne McClain were set to make history this week. Now, only one of the women will be participating.
One of the mysteries of Easter Island's moai statues is why islanders dragged them to the coast. Now, scientists think they may be markers for hidden water sources.
Scientists are getting closer to creating edible, slaughter-free meat. The only challenge is getting the texture just right. And that's where LEGOs come in.
No laboratory tests can currently diagnose Parkinson's disease. Now, researchers think certain odor-causing compounds unique to the condition can be identified with a swab.
The semen proved to be remarkably resilient. Even after being frozen in liquid nitrogen for 50 years, it still successfully got 34 sheep pregnant.
Dance is an art form, but it also has a foundation in science. Here's what the experts say about learning how to dance and making the most of your moves.
B.F. Skinner is responsible for the term "positive reinforcement." He also taught pigeons to play ping pong—for science. Learn more about this pioneering psychologist.
Karen Uhlenbeck has become the first woman to win the Abel Prize for her achievements in mathematics, capping a long and storied career.
We only think about our intestines when we have intestinal pain, or when something else goes wrong. But scientists are finding intriguing links between your gut, brain, and other systems.
The 3D-printed sushi at Sushi Singularity will be custom-built around your biological data. To get it, the restaurant will ask you to mail a saliva, urine, or feces sample before your meal.
Sleep might help the brain clear out and reorganize information. You might be surprised at what else you're doing while zonked.