Why the US hasn't returned humans to the moon. The reasons are depressing.
The last time a human visited the moon was in December 1972 during NASA's Apollo 17 mission. Since then, there have been many foiled plans to go back.
Maiya Focht
Science Fellow
The top dark sky parks in all 50 states with the clearest nights to enjoy Comet A3
Dark sky parks in all 50 states are the best places to watch space events and go stargazing. See meteors, comets, eclipses, and more in these spots.
Plants can talk to each other and scientists say it should make us rethink how we treat them
Plants can talk to each other and what they're saying might make you want to rethink how you're treating that deprived house plant in the corner.
Black holes are rampaging through our universe at more than 2.2 million mph and scientists think they now know why
Scientists simulating the death of supermassive stars witnessed an unusual kick that sometimes occurs in the moments after a black hole forms.
Inside the Trust Women abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas, which saw a spike in out-of-state patients after Roe was overturned
Out-of-state abortions spiked at Wichita, Kansas' Trust Women clinic after Roe was overturned. Abortion bans cause patients to travel there for care.
Scientists discovered a new dinosaur species, and it could reshape the history of T. rex's evolution
Old fossils dug up over 40 years ago were thought to belong to a T. rex, but new research suggests they are part of a different species completely.
James Webb Space Telescope reveals one of the most mysterious worlds in the universe might have a volcanic moon
Mysterious brown dwarfs are neither planets nor stars, but this one somehow has northern lights, meaning it could have a volcanic moon like Jupiter's.
Photo shows an orphaned chimpanzee rescued from being sold as a pet in the Republic of Guinea
Photographer Roberto García-Roa snapped a picture of a chimp orphaned by poachers in the Republic of Guinea.
Cockatoos dip their crackers in water like cookies in milk, according to a study that shows the parrots are surprisingly picky about texture
The study is the first time any bird in the parrot family has been observed dunking their food in liquid to change its texture.
Apes can remember friends they haven't seen for over 25 years, a new study shows. That's longer than a dolphin's memory.
These apes seemed to recognize faces they hadn't seen for many years.
Llama poop sparked 57% more plant growth in a part of the Andes that was barren and ravaged by climate change
Scientists found that raising llamas in a barren part of the Andes helped fertilize soil, following indigenous practices.
How elephants 'hear' with their feet, and how you can do it, too
By picking up low frequency sounds with their bodies, elephants can sense distant noises like storms.
Scientists thought this tiny, blind mole was extinct for over 85 years, but they were wrong
De Winton's golden mole was thought to be extinct for over 80 years. A new study used DNA analysis to track down the tiny mammal.
Penguins arguing, a sleepy polar bear, and a happy turtle are in the running for wildlife photo of the year, and you can vote on them
The Natural History Museum, London, released 25 photos for Wildlife Photographer of the Year that you can vote on and see exhibited at the museum.
SpaceX rockets are burning bright red holes in Earth's atmosphere and they're becoming too common for astronomers' comfort
SpaceX rockets are punching more holes in Earth's ionosphere. The effects are minimal since they're generally temporary and not harmful to humans.
Why a Wisconsin county is dumping cheese brine on its roads this winter
When winter storms come, most cities use salt to keep roads safe. But some places in Wisconsin reach for cheese brine as an environmentally-friendly solution.
Bats with penises that measure over 20% of their body length don't make babies like any other mammals, according to a new study
These bats have penises far too large to fit in the female's vagina. So how do they reproduce? It's kind of like how birds do it.
A tiny ancient elephant that roamed Sicily 200,000 years ago had babies the size of pet dogs
The Sicilian dwarf elephant was a tiny, evolutionary marvel. An exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History features a model of it and its baby.
Orcas may have been part of the sperm whale attack that inspired 'Moby Dick'
The Essex crew were attacked by whales in 1820. It inspired "Moby-Dick," and shows that we've been fascinated with the whale interactions for a long time.
A mysterious respiratory illness that infects dogs is spreading across the US. Here's how to protect your pooch, and what to do if you think they have it.
A mysterious respiratory canine illness is spreading. A veterinarian advises to keep your dog isolated from other dogs while the disease spreads.