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The early 2000s are calling: New Nokia 3310 phones revealed

The early 2000s are calling: New Nokia 3310 phones revealed

We reported earlier this month on rumors that the Internet's favorite indestructible brick of a phone would be returning to shelves. Now it's official. The not-so-smartphone will cost about $50.

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Could a bumblebee learn to play fetch? Probably

Could a bumblebee learn to play fetch? Probably

Scientists found that bumblebees are nimble learners, especially when there's a sugary reward at the end. No wonder they're such good pollinators.
by Rae Ellen Bichell

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Behold: 4 new species of tiny frogs smaller than a fingernail

Behold: 4 new species of tiny frogs smaller than a fingernail

Scientists in India say the frogs are actually fairly common but have eluded discovery likely because of their extremely small size, secretive habitats and unusual calls.

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Should scientists march? U.S. researchers still debating pros and cons

Should scientists march? U.S. researchers still debating pros and cons

A "March for Science" is set for April 22 in Washington, D.C., to show support for evidence-based public policy. But some worry the march will be seen as partisan, and may even undermine sound policy.

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After making history in space, Mae Jemison works to prime future scientists

After making history in space, Mae Jemison works to prime future scientists

For the first African-American woman in space, her path to spaceflight and beyond includes trying to pave the way for more girls of color to follow in her footsteps.

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Astronomers find 7 Earth-sized planets around a nearby star

Astronomers find 7 Earth-sized planets around a nearby star

Some of the planets could be home to liquid water, but it remains unclear whether life could exist on such strange worlds.

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World's 'oldest known wild bird' hatches chick, again!

World's 'oldest known wild bird' hatches chick, again!

Wisdom, a Laysan albatross who is at least 66 years old, has hatched yet another chick at the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge and Battle of Midway National Memorial in Hawaii.

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Taking in snow requires perspective from space

Taking in snow requires perspective from space

NASA is studying snow with the same technology it uses to study ice on Mars. What they've found so far: The climate is changing -- and so is our relationship with snow.
by William Lager

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