African birds of prey show signs of population collapse, researchers say
African raptors that hunt during the day face an extinction crisis, with populations decreasing among dozens of species of birds of prey, researchers said...
New Images of Jupiter’s Moon Io Capture Infernal Volcanic Landscape
A NASA spacecraft swooped past Io, one of Jupiter’s largest moons and the most volcanically active world in our solar system. The spacecraft, the...
Ever wonder why urine is yellow? Researchers say they’ve figured it out.
Ur-ine luck if you've always wondered why pee is yellow. Researchers identified the enzyme responsible for urine's color, unraveling a mystery that's puzzled scientists for...
First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska
Why It Matters: The virus is a new threat for many wild mammals.The infected polar bear provides further evidence of how widespread this virus,...
Sync Your Calendar With the Solar System
Jump to:The New York Times has offered this calendar to readers since 2017. It’s a collection of newsworthy events in spaceflight and astronomy curated...