Explainer: NASA aims to build on moon as a way station for Mars

Unlike the Apollo program that put astronauts on the moon 50 years ago, NASA is gearing…

Illusive patterns in math explained by ideas in physics

Patterns appear widely throughout nature and math, from the Fibonacci spirals of sea shells to the…

Soyuz rollout for Beyond mission

The Russian Soyuz MS-13 spacecraft that will transport ESA astronaut Luca Parmitano to the International Space…

Powering the future with lunar soil

Building a lunar base would be one of the next logical steps in our exploration of…

Building a toolkit for the Moon

As the world celebrates 50 years since the first lunar landing, the team at ESA’s astronaut…

Electric car models to triple in Europe by 2021

A European lobby group says the range of electric car models available to consumers is getting…

How invading fungus forces zombie ant's death grip

If it’s thoughts of zombies that keep you awake at night, you shouldn’t be worried about…

Toxic toads found near Sydney spark fears of southward spread

A toxic cane toad prevalent in Australia’s tropical north has been captured near Sydney, sparking fears…

Swiss specialities: chocolate, cheese and … wine?

When foreigners think of Swiss specialities that might excite their taste buds, world-renowned chocolate and cheese…

Timing of spay, neuter tied to higher risk of obesity and orthopedic injuries in dogs

Spaying or neutering large-breed dogs can put them at a higher risk for obesity and, if…