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Taking a vacation in space seems like the start of a science-fiction novel but it may become a reality sooner than you think. Recently, NASA picked its first commercial destination module, bringing the world one step closer to space tourism. For…

When an ecosystem changes, its inhabitants change, too. Which is exactly what's happening in the Pacific Ocean, where in some parts the water is acidifying at a rate greater than the rest of the world. A recent study, funded by the National Oceanic…

Early Sunday afternoon, news of Kobe Bryant's death, the result of a helicopter crash, started to spread — first via a report from TMZ, then with confirmations from Variety and ABC7, the local news affiliate in Los Angeles. The news was shocking,…

If you ask someone to name something about New Jersey, they'll probably think of the shore. With 130 miles of coastline, New Jersey is already feeling some of the effects of climate change and its politicians are taking action. Today, New Jersey…

Antarctica is the remotest part of the world, but it is a hub of scientific discovery, international diplomacy and environmental change. It was officially discovered 200 years ago, on Jan. 27, 1820, when members of a Russian expedition sighted land…

Honey bees are small insects that shoulder an enormous role in keeping our planet alive. They work together with other species to pollinate plants all over the globe, playing a large enough part that one study called honey bees the "most important…

At this point, most people don't expect the Trump administration to listen to research on climate change. That doesn't make it any less shocking when officials invent facts for themselves. Recently, the EPA failed to provide scientific evidence to…

The video game industry is growing, both in profits and who it serves. Consumers spent more than $43 billion on gaming in 2018 in the United States alone, and it's projected they will spend as much as $230 billion by 2022. As the industry continues…

I was born a Capricorn (please don’t judge me), but the Sun was in the middle of Sagittarius when I was born. As a professor emeritus of astronomy, I am often asked about the difference between astrology and astronomy. The practice of astrology,…

Iguanas falling out of trees aren't a sign of the apocalypse, but their stiff bodies could be a sign of cold temperatures. From Tuesday night to Wednesday morning, residents of Florida got to see these cold-blooded, frozen iguanas dropping out of…

When the Trump administration ends — whether that be in 12 months, five years or, god forbid, longer than that somehow — one of its lasting legacies will be the dismantling of environmental protections. The latest part of the country to be opened up…

Like the moon, Earth has plenty of craters – they just aren't as prominent since there's all that greenery and water around. They're important, though, because of what they can tell us about the history of our world. Case in point: Yarrabubba…

iPhone 12 rumors continue to fly as the first month of 2020 passes by. This time, the speculations come from the aptly named MacRumors — a website that focuses on news related to Apple products. The site reported on a rough translation of a Japanese…

Coca-Cola is one of the biggest producers of single-use plastic in the world. While many corporations are starting to recognize their role in the degradation of the planet's health, Coca-Cola doesn't appear to be as serious about undoing its bad…

Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, appears to have hacked the phone of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, according to a report made by two U.N. experts Wednesday. News of the apparent hack was initially reported Tuesday by The Guardian…

Asylum seekers can typically appeal for sanctuary from any number of concerns, typically relating to a credible fear that they may be persecuted in their home country. Now, thanks to a landmark decision made by the United Nations Human Rights…

Red dwarfs, or small, relatively "cool" stars, are some of the oldest celestial objects in space and the most common type of star in the Milky Way. As such, scientists have had plenty of chances to study and investigate them. They're also integral…

If you're an iPhone user, backing things up with Apple's iCloud service is useful. You can save photos and texts without ever lifting a finger, and when you're ready to swap to a new phone, you can bring back all your data in the form of a backup…

Let's face it: You probably didn't just upgrade to the iPhone 11 or 11 Pro because it was attractive. Sure, it's speedier, more refined, and comes in several colors. But there's also the massive elephant in the room: that awesome new triple-camera…