Chemist Kathryn Harkup explores the science of poisons used by Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.

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The North American continent used to have deep roots extending far into the Earth's mantle. They melted. Here's how scientists think they disappeared.

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Iberian Harvester Ants, Messor ibericus, can produce offspring of two different species, according to a new Nature study. Messor ibericus queens can produce males of Messor structor in addition to their own species. This bizarre observation is at odds with…

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Humans love to decorate, and that's been true for a long time. Early humans have been painting on the walls for tens of thousand…

There's an unusual factory in Curitiba, Brazil. It's producing mosquitos by the millions, all to combat the diseases these insects spread.

That's because the mosquitos produced here can't spread infections like dengue, zika and chikungunya.

So, what does…

Live views from the International Space Station are streaming from an external camera mounted on the station's Harmony module.

The camera is looking forward at an angle so that International Docking Adapter 2 is visible. If the Harmony module camera is…

Watch live video from the International Space Station, including inside views when the crew aboard the space station is on duty. Views of Earth are also streamed from an external camera located outside of the space station. During periods of signal loss due…

NASA and Northrop Grumman are preparing to launch the company’s next cargo mission to the International Space Station in mid September — sending science to support Artemis missions to the Moon, human exploration of Mars and beyond, and improvement of life…

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Dig into the history of credit cards in the United States, and how they have evolved since the 1950s into the industry we know today.

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Today, credit cards are a $500 billion-a-year industry. Banks consider these lines of credit when deciding whether or…

The Giant's Causeway is a rock formation that is so otherworldly that it seems like it was made by supernatural beings. But these incredible hexagonal columns of rock aren't the result of giant masons. They formed through a quirk of volcanic activity that…

Researchers have uncovered six mechanisms that could be reinforced to prevent steel truss bridges collapsing.

Steel truss bridges are under increasing pressure due to their age and extreme weather caused by climate change, but new research could show how…

Science can help solve the world’s most important problems, and what could be more important than keeping pee off your shoes? Yes, even the lowly urinal—and those who use it—can benefit from the occasional peer-reviewed study. So let’s take a look at the…

In his first lecture, David Pye explains how people communicate using sound and visual cues.

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In his second lecture, David Pye explains how animals communicate.

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In his fourth lecture, David Pye explains how technology is advancing to enable communication quickly over long distances.

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In his third lecture, David Pye explains echolocation and how this can be applied in man-made technology.

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In his fifth lecture, David Pye explains how communication happens between nerve cells in the body and brain.

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Live views from the International Space Station are streaming from an external camera mounted on the station's Harmony module.

The camera is looking forward at an angle so that International Docking Adapter 2 is visible. If the Harmony module camera is…

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy speaks on America’s mission to lead in space travel:

“We’re going back to the Moon. And this time, when we plant our flag, we stay!”

Through the Artemis campaign, NASA is returning astronauts to the lunar surface – advancing…