basic research

For years, actual images of black holes have remained elusive. The Event Horizon Telescope might be changing that as you read these words. Continue reading →

To better understand the historical motivations of cannibalism, a new study looks into the nutritional value of human body parts. Continue reading →

Biomedical scientists are struggling to reproduce the work of others. A new book from NPR’s Richard Harris explores what to do about it. Continue reading →

Foxes were considered untamable, until a biology experiment was started in Siberia almost 60 years ago and proved otherwise. Continue reading →

Coral reefs are more than examples of natural beauty; they harbor fish that feed millions and shield us against storms and floods. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the largest living structure on the planet, is dying. As ocean waters steadily warm, extensive coral destruction continues, part of an unprecedented global crisis. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien reports on what’s at stake. Continue reading →

Do you ever sneeze when you walk into sunlight? If so, you may have a seemingly harmless disorder and you’re hardly alone. Continue reading →

Scientists find 4.2 billion-year-old remnants of the planet’s earliest crust right in our continental backyard. Continue reading →

In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, a childhood love of prehistoric creatures inspired a unique and prolific career for artist Julius Csotonyi, who uses his skills to bring fossilized bones back to life. Continue reading →

Ancient teeth reveal when the Earth gets warmer, mammals shrink consistently in size. Continue reading →

On this most circular of pi days, we present three classic toys — hula hoops, yo-yo’s and Connect Four — and explore their mechanics with mathematicians and physicists. Continue reading →