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Science

Astronaut Peggy Whitson sets new NASA record for most days in space

Astronaut Peggy Whitson sets new NASA record for most days in space

Peggy Whitson is a biochemist who has twice commanded the International Space Station. When she comes back down to Earth this year, she'll have logged more than 650 days in space.

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Finding teachable moments in the March for Science

Finding teachable moments in the March for Science

Thousands of people will participate in Saturday's March for Science. We reached out to three experts on teaching and climate change to find out how the event -- and its aftermath -- can help engage young people.
by Eric Westervelt

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Researchers find yet another reason why naked mole-rats are just weird

Researchers find yet another reason why naked mole-rats are just weird

The hairless, ground-dwelling, cold-blooded rodents have proven capable of surviving total oxygen deprivation. Their odd biology allows them to run on an alternative fuel.
by Rae Ellen Bichell

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Scientists, seeing a threat to their work, plan marches around the country

One of many March for Science rallies around the country will happen in St. Paul on Saturday at the state Capitol, where a feud has broken out over funding for environmental programs.
by Dan Gunderson

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An asteroid is swinging by Earth today for its closest visit in 400 years

An asteroid is swinging by Earth today for its closest visit in 400 years

Don't worry: Astronomers say asteroid 2014 JO25, which is more than a third of a mile wide, will fly harmlessly past our planet. Still, it should come close enough to be visible with small telescopes.
by Colin Dwyer

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Facebook's new grand plan to draw you in

Facebook's new grand plan to draw you in

In quintessential Silicon Valley style, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveils ambitious plans to bring users from 2D Newsfeeds to 3D imaginary worlds; and neglects safety concerns.
by Aarti Shahani

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Peep show: Calculate the speed of light with stale Easter treats

NPR demonstrates a science experiment that offers a new use for old Peeps. All you need is a ruler and a microwave.
by Adam Cole

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Robert Taylor, a pioneer of modern computing and the internet, dies at 85

In the 1960s, Taylor was a researcher at the Pentagon, when his frustration with what he saw as inefficient communication led him to envision an interconnected computer network.
by Emma Bowman

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Ocean world near Saturn hotter-than-ever contender for life

NASA's Cassini spacecraft has detected hydrogen molecules in the geysers shooting off the moon Enceladus, possibly the result of deep-sea chemical reactions between water and rock that could spark microbial life.
by Associated Press

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OK Google, Burger King hijacked your speakers ... and failed pretty quickly

OK Google, Burger King hijacked your speakers ... and failed pretty quickly

The fast-food chain launched an ad Wednesday meant to wake viewers' Google Home speakers and use them for a makeshift promo. Sadly for Burger King, it wasn't long before the ploy hit some speed bumps.
by Colin Dwyer

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