Astronauts Prepare for Departure
We’ll check in with crewmembers on board the International Space Station, just days before several are scheduled to return to Earth after months in orbit.
Bidding Farewell to Lonesome George
He never spoke, but affected many. We’ll look back on the life of the Galapagos icon Lonesome George.
A Tale of Two Coastlines, Skirted by Swelling Seas
Rising sea levels are swallowing up U.S. coastlines–with a flood of consequences onshore.
Voyager 1 Bids Farewell To The Solar System
Voyager 1 is leaving the solar system, making it the first spacecraft to enter interstellar space.
Desktop Diaries: Sylvia Earle
A moray eel, a flock of geese, and a shrunken head are just a few of things found in and around Her Deepness’ office.
Desktop Diaries: Sylvia Earle
In the latest installment of Science Friday’s Desktop Diaries series, Her Deepness takes us on a tour on her Oakland office.
The Many Lifestyles of Muck-Dwelling Microbes
From barely-alive to bits of a biocomputer, a look at two different microbes and their unusual stories.
Finding Glow-in-the-Dark Millipedes
Forget the fireflies, check out these lightning bugs of a different color.
Monster Turtle Fossil Discovered In Colombian Mine
The giant reptile lived shortly after the demise of the dinos–and may have snacked on baby gators.
Planning for a Solar Sky Show
Want to see a ring of fire? We’ll tell you how to see Sunday’s solar eclipse.