Science

On November 16, 1974, a team of daring explorers sent a coded message into the atmosphere in hopes of connecting with aliens across the galaxy. Using an advanced Arecibo radio telescope, a team from Puerto Rico sent a signal known as the Arecibo message, which contained vital information about human …

Millions of Americans may have contracted the new coronavirus at the start of the pandemic, but most were never diagnosed, a new study suggests. Researchers from Penn State University discovered that up to 8.7 million people were infected with COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, in the United States …

The current pandemic not only affects humans, it also affects wildlife. As the world closes in to prevent further spread of the devastating coronavirus, suddenly there are far fewer cars on the road, planes in the sky, and ships in the water. And nature surely has noticed. Recently, cougars have …

The composition of the near side of the Moon is strangely different from that of the far side, and scientists believe they finally understand why. Credit: NASA / NOAA The history of the Earth-Moon system remains mysterious. Scientists believe the system was formed when a body the size of Mars …

When theaters announced plans to reopen, their mission was simple: to convince the public that it will be safe to return to theaters in the era of the coronavirus. That meant reducing seating capacity to help ensure physical clearance, implement rigorous cleaning procedures, and encourage contactless payments when possible. It …