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Explore the Sea Floor Like Never Before

More than 70 percent of Earth is covered in oceans, but what’s below them has mostly been a mystery … until now. NASA recently unveiled the most complete map of the seafloor ever, revealing thousands

Here’s How Engineers Plan To Clean Up Space Junk

A team of engineers wants to collect space debris and turn it into plasma rocket fuel.

Black Hole Unveiled For First Time in History

Today you get to witness one of the most epic moments in the history of science — the first photo of a black hole.

You’ll Never Guess How Much the Average Cloud Weighs

We dive into the weight of the light and fluffy wonders.

This Tough Material Is Stronger Than a Diamond

Diamonds may be the hardest natural substance on Earth, but scientists at North Carolina State University have created a substance that’s harder — and brighter — than the famous gemstone. Scientists say that Q-carbon could

Don’t Forget To Celebrate Pi Day on March 14

Math lovers around the world observe Pi Day annually on March 14 — chosen because it resembles the mathematical constant, 3.14. Celebrate for yourself by eating pie, reciting pi from memory and doing any other

Imagining the Scale of Earth History On a Football Field

Scientists say Earth is 4.5 billion years old. How do we even imagine a number that huge? Well, a physicist came up with the idea of using a football field as a way to understand

Do You Know Why the Sky Is Blue?

We answer this tricky and commonly asked question.

Success! NASA’s InSight Craft Has Landed on Mars

As you can see from the selfie above, NASA’s InSight lander has successfully landed on Mars. InSight’s journey was an epic one. NASA launched the craft back in May, sending the 1,500-pound robotic lander 300 million

How Much Water Is On Earth?

If all of the water were put into a sphere, how big would it be?