Researchers at Stanford University might’ve cracked the code on x-ray vision.

The Milky Way is an iconic feature of the night sky — here's how to spot the center of the galaxy and well-known nebulae in the Milky Way.

The idea that less people equals less climate change works in theory — but in practice, calculations show that’s not the case.

The digestive system does more than break down food — here's how it fights pathogens and why it’s so important for survival.

Thanks to a set of nineteen new studies, researchers are getting closer to understanding exactly how space affects the human body.

Constellations in the zodiac don’t determine our personalities or fate, but they do play an important role in astronomy.

Inflammation is a natural biological process, and we need some of it to keep us safe — here’s why inflammation is necessary for survival.

The Arecibo telescope, an icon in radio astronomy, has collapsed — here's the legacy it leaves behind.

Octopuses think, feel, and smell with their arms — so scientists are using them as inspiration for innovations in material science, medicine, and soft robotics.

The bubonic plague isn't a disease of the past — it still exists today, and here's why.

Fracking is gaining popularity, but is this controversial method of natural gas extraction safe?

New research suggests that if the current rate of deforestation continues, the Amazon rainforest could transform into a savannah within 15 years.