When 'Twister' debuted nearly 30 years ago, it showcased some pretty new science. A lot has changed over the decades ahead of the sequel, 'Twisters.'
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We meet the sibling trio behind Sungai Watch, a nonprofit on the tropical island of Bali that is removing plastic from Indonesia's rivers.
NASA wants SpaceX to help end the International Space Station and push it into the ocean. They plan to do it with a superpowered Dragon spacecraft.
Scientists have discovered that the moon contains a vast underground cave on the side of a deep pit in the lunar surface.
In an interview about his new AI health venture, Sam Altman discussed the possibility of incorporating AI-client privilege.
Max Miller of 'Tasting History' brewed a 3,800-year-old Sumerian beer based on a hymn.
Greenland sharks can live up to 400 years old, making them the longest-living fish. Scientists are studying their longevity to improve human health.
Two years ago, NASA unveiled JWST's first space images. Take a look at how image processors turn raw telescope data into works of art.
Meteorologist Chris Bianchi was stuck overnight in LaGuardia Airport after he broke his travel booking rule: Pick early flights, especially in summer.
The Pulsed Plasma Rocket could significantly shorten a round-trip to Mars, reduce risks to astronauts' health, and be ready to launch in 20 years.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may be uniting two of his biggest life projects: colonizing Mars and having lots of children.
The mummified remains from dozens of tombs in Aswan, Egypt show how prevalent some diseases were. Tuberculosis may have killed whole families.
Boeing's Starliner got two NASA astronauts to the space station despite failures. Now they're waiting to see if it can safely bring them home.
Hikers and mountaineers are finding ancient human artifacts in the melting glaciers of the Alps.
Residents living near an artificial lake in Florida noticed a manatee swimming in it. Manatees typically swim near the coast and in rivers, not lakes.
Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical plants in the US, Belgium, and France.
Cats will scratch up your furniture for a number of reasons but one of the most noteworthy is if there's a kid in the home, according to a new study.
Professional mountaineers say climbing Mt. Everest is a walk in the park compared to smaller, more difficult mountains like the Seven Second Summits.
South Padre Island, Texas was the scene of four shark-related injuries on July 4. Officials think the same shark caused all the injuries.
The Antikythera mechanism was discovered over 100 years ago. Researchers think they solved the ancient computer's mystery with statistical techniques.
Researchers realized hippos become airborne when they trot. They made the discovery watching footage that showed hippos fully lifting off the ground.
NASA and Boeing say they're being cautious to make sure astronauts testing the new Starliner spacecraft will return safely.
Natural compounds called polyphenols from tea and berries could help ice cream hold its shape longer at room temperature, according to science.
The US has long struggled with its feral pig problem, which causes billions of dollars in damage. They're difficult to control for a slew of reasons.
The new monkeypox strain spreads mpox rash in new ways. "There's definitely the opportunity for this to get on an airplane," one health expert said.
Humans are launching more stuff in space than ever before and we don't have the right models to predict when and where it's going to return to Earth.
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We visited Tamil Nadu, India, to see how polyester, one of the world's most popular fabrics, is made using recycled PET water bottles.
A new study offers compelling evidence that Earth's inner core reversed direction and is slowing down.
Tourists in a submersible witnessed a rarely seen giant phantom jellyfish during a Viking cruise to Antarctica. The ships marry luxury and science.
Locals found this first-of-a-kind Pleistocene wolf in Siberia. It's so mummified that scientists hope to find remnants of its last meal in its belly.
Tianbing Aerospace Technology said it was testing its rocket engine when the Tianlong-3 left the launchpad due to a "structural failure."
Raw milk is a hazard to cows, workers, and consumers, a new study suggests. There a few things dairy farms can do about that.
Heat stroke can become serious quickly, so EMTs are treating patients by putting them in body bags filled with icy water to cool them down.
NASA gathered about 100 experts to practice a hypothetical discovery of an asteroid with a 72% chance of impacting Earth. They had a politics problem.
Authorities say the Russian RESURS-P1 broke into over 100 trackable pieces, with US firm LeoLabs saying it was tracking nearly 200 debris fragments.
After surveying 5 million stars throughout our galaxy, researchers identified seven that may host Dyson spheres: super-advanced alien megastructures.
After completing chemotherapy treatment for cancer, ultrarunner Ray Zahab will run through Death Valley. He told us what keeps him motivated.
To maximize revenue, restaurant industry businesses should consider a holistic, company-wide approach to advancing a higher level of cleanliness.
Recent discoveries in Pompeii include an eerie painting of a child, spectacular dining room, and more insights into the ancient city's everyday life.
On Thursday and Saturday, two different asteroids will hurtle past Earth at close range. You can watch them both live.
Elon Musk gave YouTuber Tim Dodd a tour of SpaceX's Starfactory rocket production center.
Researchers unveiled a smiling humanoid robot with lab-grown, living skin, created by bonding skin tissue to perforated 3D facial models.
Offshore drilling could help fight climate change in the future. Instead of extracting oil from the sea floor, scientists want to trap carbon there.
Cutting greenhouse gas emissions isn't enough. We have to start sucking CO2 from the atmosphere and companies like Equatic are leading the charge.
Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, filed concerns to the FAA about SpaceX's Starship rocket launches.
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully returned to Earth carrying the first-ever samples from the moon's far side.
Noland Arbaugh said if he's connected to his computer, a hacker could control his cursor and access personal files.