Rocket Lab launched a secret payload into space last weekend

This was the "Humanity Star," a disco ball-like geodesic sphere, which measures about 1 meter in diameter. It is reflecting a philosophy that by going into space, humans can improve our lives on Earth.

TRAPPIST-1 Star System Contains Two Potentially Habitable Planets

It’s been less than a year since astronomers detected TRAPPIST-1, a remarkable star system located 39 light years from Earth. New research suggests life could take root on at least two of these planet.

Cloned monkeys will live a life of pain

The scientists tried 79 times before they got it right. Monkey after monkey was made to live in distressing conditions and then die after a few days.

New Technique Generates Free-Floating 3D Images

US Engineers have produced 3D images entirely out of light.

Facts about the bottled water industry

The bottled water industry creates 2 million tons of plastic bottle waste every year.

These 2 European Countries Found a Surprising Way to Cut Emissions

In August, six electric barges will set sail between Belgium and the Netherlands. Electric barges have the potential to greatly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the transportation industry.

China Plans to Build the World's Largest Steerable Radio Telescope

The Xinjiang Qitai 110-meter Radio Telescope ( QTT ) could help advance research on dark matter, gravitational waves, and extraterrestrial intelligence.

Air quality is leading environmental threat to public health

The 2018 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) finds that air quality is the leading environmental threat to public health. The report ranks 180 countries on 24 performance indicators.

Astronomers produce first detailed images of surface of giant star

An international team of astronomers has produced the first detailed images of the surface of a giant star outside our solar system.

Sophia, world’s first robot citizen, is now being trained to save lives

Dr David Hanson, who created the life-sized Sophia, was quoted saying that the humanoid is already being used to help research autism and other diseases.

Organic and Sustainable Food Trends Taking Over 2018

2017 was the year of plant-based diets reaching new heights of popularity. 2018 has just as much to be excited about as far as lifestyle and food trends are concerned.

China Has Already Gene-Edited 86 People With CRISPR

In the U.S., the first planned clinical trials of CRISPR gene editing in people are about to kick off. China already used the gene-altering tool to change the DNA of dozens of people in several clinical trials.

Screen-addicted teens are unhappy

Researchers found that teens who spent a lot of time in front of screen devices were less happy than those who invested time in non-screen activities.

Making fuel cells for a fraction of the cost

Researchers now describe the development of an inexpensive, efficient catalyst material for a type of fuel cell which turns the chemical energy of hydrogen into electricity.

Number of older people with four or more diseases will double by 2035

UK study reports that the number of older people diagnosed with four or more diseases will double between 2015 and 2035.