In a bold, strategic move for the U.S., acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy announced plans^[1] on Aug. 5, 2025, to build a nuclear fission reactor for deployment on the lunar surface^[2] in 2030. Doing so would allow the United States to gain a foothold on the Moon by the time China plans to land the first taikonaut^[3], what China calls...

Curious Kids^[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.^[2]. Do we visualize dreams in color or black and white? – Srihan, age 7, West Bengal, India Dreams are an astonishing state of consciousness. As you sleep, your mind creates

Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals^[1], pet food^[2] and potentially as food for people^[3]. The process of bringing a wild animal into an artificial environment, known as domestication^[4], comes with unique challenges. Luckily, there are important lessons to be learned from all the other animals...