Hisako Koyama Tracked Sunspots For Almost Half A Century
International Astronomy Day is coming up this weekend, so we’re talking about Hisako Koyama, an astronomer who hand-drew tens of thousands of daily observations of the sun and its spots.
Need A Little Pain Relief? Nostalgia Can Help
According to a new study, remembering old times can actually be good for your health - in particular, it may help regulate our response to pain.
The HMS Challenger Expedition Showed The World What Ocean Life Was Really Like
The HMS Challenger spent years studying the world's oceans and the creatures that call them home. Today in 1875, the mission made one of its most astonishing discoveries.
This Vole Protects Itself From Predators By Cutting The Grass
The Brandt’s vole has an interesting way to protect itself from predators overhead: a research project found that the little rodent cuts the grass so it can keep a lookout.
Caroline Herschel Discovered Comets And Became A Star
Today in 1750, the birthday of an astronomer who definitely made her mark on the sky: Caroline Herschel, the first woman to discover a comet.
Kugel Balls Are Huge And Heavy But We Can Move Them
Around this time in 2003, the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond introduced a new attraction: a 29 ton globe that people can push around. Here's a look at the mechanics behind Kugel Balls.
A Robot Seacraft Is Exploring The Ocean For A Few Years
It's called the Intrepid Benthic Rover II, and its five year (or more) mission is to explore the deep ocean, most of the time by itself.
Could Jokes About Uranus Prevent A Mission To Uranus?
Humans make a lot of jokes about the seventh planet from the sun. But do scientists who study Uranus think the jokes are funny? The website Futurism found out.
The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota Is Real, And It’s Spectacular
Darwin, Minnesota is where you find a 17,400 pound ball of twine that one guy made over the course of 30 years. Here's the twine ball's story.
When Countries Stayed Out Of The Olympics, They Held Their Own Olympic-Style Games
Several times the Games have been canceled, and at other times, boycotts have led some countries to hold their own alternative competitions.