Heads-Up For Sunday, A Super 'Blood Moon' Is On The Way
Not only will the moon be particularly close to Earth, but it will also be bathed in a reddish light just before midnight Eastern time.
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Trump Unveils Ambitious Missile Defense Plans
The strategy, reminiscent of the Cold War-era Star Wars program, calls for new sensors in space, updated missile interceptors and advanced weapons, including lasers.
Playing The Gender Card: Overlooking And Overthrowing Sexist Stereotypes
This week on the Hidden Brain radio show, we tell the stories of two people who defy gender stereotypes in their jobs.
You Don't Look A Day Over 100 Million, Rings Of Saturn
A new study shows that Saturn's rings are only 10 million to 100 million years old, much younger than the planet itself.
Scientists Find Brain Cells That Make Pain Hurt
Researchers have pinpointed the neurons that give pain its unpleasant edge. By turning these neurons off in mice, the scientists relieved the unpleasantness of pain without numbing sensation.
Daily Movement — Even Household Chores — May Boost Brain Health In Elderly
Whether it's exercise or housework, older Americans who move their bodies regularly may preserve more of their memory and thinking skills, even if they have brain lesions and other signs of dementia.
Bacteria In Worms Make A Mosquito Repellent That Might Beat DEET
An insect-killing bacteria that lives inside a parasitic worm might hold the key to developing a powerful new repellent.
Watch: Massive, Moving Ice Disk Takes Center Stage, Mesmerizing Maine
Whether reminiscent of the moon's surface or "a big duck-go-round," a circle of ice entrances as it bobs and spins on a river in Maine.
Cotton Seed Sprouts In China's Lunar Lander
A mini biosphere was sent up in China's Chang'e-4, which landed on the far side of the moon in early January. Photos show the small, green shoot of a cotton plant in a container aboard the spacecraft.
From Couch Potato To Fitness Buff: How I Learned To Love Exercise
Creating an exercise habit doesn't mean you have to spend hours sweating on a treadmill. Start small, build up slowly and remember that all movement counts — even vacuuming, if you do it vigorously.