Michael d'Estries
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National Park Service rolls out clever social distancing posters
As parks reopen around the country, the NPS offers up some humorous advice for staying safe. → Read More
The heat waves that powered the Dust Bowl are now more than twice as likely to happen again
Due to climate change, the U.S. may see record-setting heatwaves at least twice every century. → Read More
NASA wants you for a space isolation study
NASA is seeking volunteers to isolate with a small team for eight months in a Russian lab to better prepare future astronauts for long duration explorations. → Read More
NASA's asteroid deflection mission may spark an artificial meteor shower
The DART spacecraft's collision with an asteroid in 2022 may result in the first human-generated meteoroids to reach Earth. → Read More
20 miles of Seattle streets will soon close permanently to most cars
The closures, slated for the end of May, are part of a city-wide initiative to empower people of all ages and abilities to safely bike and walk across the city. → Read More
Scientists find direct link between electrical fields in the atmosphere and living organisms
The surprising connection between electrical fields in nature and those inside animals may pave the way to new treatments for epilepsy and Parkinson's. → Read More
Black holes power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is ours so calm?
Black holes generally power some of the brightest objects in the universe, so why is Sagittarius A* so calm? → Read More
1,000-year-old mill restarts full-time flour making
The Sturminster Newton Mill in the U.K. is grinding out flour full time to help boost supply during the pandemic. → Read More
10 virtual tours to enjoy while social distancing
From Versailles to Mars, these digital experiences are about as close as we'll get to discovering new wonders from the comfort of home. → Read More
This mutant enzyme recycles plastic in hours
Incredible enzyme is capable of breaking down the PET in plastic bottles into raw materials in as little as 10 hours. → Read More
Fatal eruption triggered a 'volcanic freeze'
Researchers studying the Anak Krakatau eruption say up to 10 million tons of ice was generated in the upper atmosphere. → Read More
Anyone else raising baby chicks in their home?
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a nationwide surge in Americans purchasing baby chickens. → Read More
Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?
A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle. → Read More
Researchers turn to 'sentinel trees' to warn of destructive pests
The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages. → Read More
Why approaching comet ATLAS is so bright (and how you can see it)
The celestial object C/2019 Y4 or ATLAS may be visible to the naked eye by May. It was only just discovered in 2019. → Read More
Coronavirus pandemic triggers reduction in global air pollution
Researchers studying the declines say more lives may end up being saved from air quality improvements than are lost to the virus itself. → Read More
Unearthed 2,000-year-old Roman dagger restored to its former glory
The ancient weapon, likely owned by a Roman Centurion, was discovered in Germany by a 19-year-old intern. → Read More
A centuries-old riddle in stone has finally been solved
A contest to reveal the truth behind the mysterious inscription on a boulder in France produces two winners. → Read More
NASA video reconstructs the harrowing lunar journey of Apollo 13
Using images from its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, NASA reveals the moon's 'dark side' in 4K as observed by the Apollo 13 astronauts. → Read More
The power is coming back on in Australian communities thanks to solar-powered minigrids
These small-scale solar systems can bring communities impacted by the bushfires and flooding back online in as little as a day. → Read More