NASA’s Europa Clipper[1] spacecraft, headed to Jupiter’s ice-covered moon[2] Europa in October 2024, will carry a laser-etched message[3] that celebrates humanity’s connection to water. The message pays homage to...
The MV Dali, a 984-foot, 100,000-ton cargo ship, rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge[1] when leaving Baltimore harbor on March 26, 2024, causing a portion of the bridge...
Many people assume that horses first came to the Americas when Spanish explorers brought them here about 500 years ago. In fact, recent research has confirmed a European origin[1]...
Humans are very good at spotting patterns[1], or repeating features people can recognize. For instance, ancient Polynesians navigated across the Pacific by recognizing many patterns[2], from the stars’ constellations...
Since its astronomical rise in popularity[1] during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, TikTok has played an increasing role in all aspects of American life, including politics, from the White House...
Generative artificial intelligence has been hailed for its potential to transform creativity[1], and especially by lowering the barriers to content creation[2]. While the creative potential of generative AI tools[3]...
Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse[1] on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern...