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Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Candida auris is just one infection fueled by rising temperatures. See how extreme climate helps spread disease, in 3 simple charts.
Climate change can supercharge pathogens, weaken humans, and create more opportunities for infectious diseases to spread.
Aylin Woodward
The Earth has tilted on its axis differently over the last few decades due to melting ice caps
Scientists say the Earth's axis tilt has changed due to melting ice caps over the last few decades.
Two of Uranus' Moons may have active oceans: NASA study
One or two of Uranus' 27 moons - Ariel and/or Miranda - likely have oceans beneath their icy surfaces and are actively spewing material into the space environment, according to a study by NASA.
Grace Eliza Goodwin,Morgan McFall-Johnsen
When, where, and how to see the rare alignment of 5 planets in the night sky this month
A rare planetary alignment is happening March 25-28. Mars, Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, and Uranus will be visible in the night sky in an arc formation.
Emily Swaim
I make about $6,500 donating plasma over 100 times a year, but I don't do it for the money
Patrick Herdener donates plasma twice a week, every week. He said he started donating more often after he learned how his plasma helped others.
Bethany Dawson
Data released by China suggests COVID-19 virus may have come from raccoon dogs and 'strengthens' Wuhan wet-market theory
China collected COVID-19 virus data in 2019, but only recently released it. The World Health Organization is urging it to be more transparent.
Bethany Dawson
The history of the swastika: From a sign of luck and fortune to a symbol of evil
The swastika symbol dates back 15,000 years, and to many represents good fortune and luck. But Hitler's Nazis turned it into a sign of hate and evil.
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Health experts call for a ban on toxic 'forever chemicals' after EPA moves to cut them from tap water
The EPA's proposal to filter PFAS out of drinking water "just doesn't go far enough," researchers say. Banning the chemicals is the real solution.
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope spots a rare star preparing to explode and die in a supernova
The James Webb Space Telescope spotted a star revving up to die, expelling clouds of cosmic dust that pose one of the universe's greatest mysteries.
Kelly Burch
10 qualities that bisexual people find attractive, according to science
Bi people are attracted to others who are curious, romantic, intelligent, open, and much more.We Are / Getty Images Bisexual...
James Pasley
An oil spill off the Philippine coast has coated some of the world's most beautiful beaches in sludge: 'Our white sand is now black'
Coast guard members clean up an oil slick on March 8 in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.Ezra Acayan/Getty Images On Fe...
Jessica Orwig
How to pitch science stories to Insider
Insider is looking for fun, creative, and intelligent freelance pitches for our science desk. Here's where to pitch them and what to include.
Rupendra Brahambhatt
Why SpaceX's Starship mega-rocket looks unlike anything the company has ever built before
SpaceX's Starship rocket is unique because of its black-and-silver color scheme. But these flashy specs probably aren't for show.
Morgan McFall-Johnsen,Taylor Tyson
Chart shows how long hazardous 'forever chemicals' stay in the body, compared to caffeine, lead, and other substances
PFAS earned the "forever chemicals" nickname: They stay in your blood for years without breaking down. Let's compare them to other toxic substances.
Marianne Guenot
11 ancient sites that are mysteriously aligned with the sun on the equinox, in photos
From top left clockwise, Teotihuacán in Mexico, Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia, the Great Sphinx and Pyramid of Khafre in Egy...
Scientists unearth remains of modern glacier near Mars' equator
Scientists have unearthed the remains of a modern glacier near Mars' equator, raising the possibility that ice may still exist at shallow depths in the area.
Crystal Raypole
The man in charge of deporting Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos' explains how he plans to fly 70 of them across the world
The government agency handling Columbia's hippo relocation explains how they will trap, sedate, and fly 70 hippos to zoos in Mexico and India.
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Hazardous 'forever chemicals' in water, food, and air won't disappear with new EPA rules. But 6 simple tactics can reduce your exposure at home.
PFAS may be impossible to avoid, but you can reduce the amount you inhale or ingest through regular vacuuming, cooking, and a few other easy steps.
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
EPA cracks down on 'forever chemicals' in tap water: What PFAS are, where they are, and why they're harmful
PFAS, aka forever chemicals, linked to cancer, reproductive issues, and impaired vaccine response are everywhere. We can still do something about it.
Marianne Guenot,Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Elon Musk hints Starship rocket may explode on first orbital launch, predicting 50% chance of success and 'guaranteeing excitement'
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Starship rocket to orbit. Starship could revolutionize spaceflight and NASA moon missions, but it may fail at first.
Bethany Dawson
'River in the sky' forces thousands to evacuate as floods hit California, leaving 2 dead
The atmospheric river over California has forced thousands to flee their home, but another is set to cause more disruption and danger.
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
'The Last of Us' is based on real science: A fungus pandemic is unlikely, but not impossible
Zombie fungus is real, but it's not a threat to humans. Health experts are worried about a global rise in other fungal infections.
Bethany Dawson
A solid gold swastika disc is the oldest-known reference to Odin of Valhalla, the Norse god of war and death, say archaeologists
The find proves that Odin, the Norse god of war and death who ruled over Valhalla, was worshipped by Norse and Germanic people 1,600 years ago.
Isobel van Hagen
Roman 'shrine' discovered in cathedral graveyard could be a sacrifice site linked to fertility and mystery cults, say archaeologists
Leicester is one of the most excavated cities in Britain, as it was originally the site of a Roman town named Ratae Corieltavorum.
Crystal Raypole
Climate change is making plane turbulence worse, and it could make flights bumpier and more expensive
Climate change is disrupting the jet stream and worsening turbulence, which could force planes to take new, longer routes that cost more money.
