The sound illusion that makes Dunkirk so intense

Why Christopher Nolan is obsessed with Shepard tones.

Slime Mold: A Brainless Blob that Seems Smart

Slime molds look gross and... not smart, but they definitely seem to communicate and plan even without neurons.

Transparent Solar Panels

Infinitesimally small quantum dots can turn a window into a see-through solar panel!

What Does "A 50% Chance of Rain" Actually Mean?

Your friendly local weather person says there's a 10% chance it will rain today, so you throw on your flip-flops and head out to enjoy a beautiful day.

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Why Does Humidity Make It Feel Hotter?

It turns out there's a scientific explanation behind the saying, "It's not the heat, it's the humidity!"

In Breakthrough, Scientists Edit a Dangerous Mutation From Genes in Human Embryos
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Upside-Down Rivers On Mars?!

The "Mountain or Valley?" illusion makes our brains turn valleys inside out. But inside-out valleys are a real thing, both on Earth and on Mars.

Walrus' sleep

Government report warns of severe climate change

The #NewYorkTimes obtained a draft report created by government scientists, which cites the drastic impact of climate change in the #US.

Here's why west-bound flights always take significantly longer

Ever wonder why your flight back from vacation feels so much longer than the one you took to get there?

Modeling a Gas With Magnets

Shooting Down a Lost Drone and why Dogs Tilt their Heads

Preparing for the total solar eclipse

One Week Until the 2017 Solar Eclipse! Here Are Some Last-Minute Tips
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#SpaceX lands another one of its Falcon 9 rockets on solid ground
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Voyager 2's 11 billion mile journey at a human scale

40 years later, Voyager 2 is really, really, really far from Earth.

The 116 images #NASA wants aliens to see

Here are all the photos flying through interstellar space on Voyager's Golden Record.

The Great American Solar Eclipse

Tales from the shadow of the moon

Eclipse chasers tell us what it's like to witness a total solar eclipse.