Researchers have found that butterflies "clap" their wings together, and their wings are perfectly evolved for better propulsion.
We are all better after a decent night's sleep — and insects are no different.
A clip showing robots dancing to the song "Do You Love Me?" was an instant social media hit. Here's how a firm got them to do the twist and ot…
The man who designed some of the world's most advanced dynamic robots was on a seemingly impossible mission: programming his creations to danc…
Experts have uncovered the remains of a gigantic dinosaur in Argentina and believe it could be one of the largest creatures to have ever walke…
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The universe may be a little darker after a recent discovery has shown that there could be fewer galaxies populating it.
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DNA analysis gives clues on dire wolf, inspiration for 'Game of Thrones' creature
An extinct species of wolf, which was inspiration for a creature on "Game of Thrones," had little in common with today's gray wolves, research found.
Baby sharks are being born smaller, undernourished and exhausted as climate change warms the world's oceans, researchers say.
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Thousands of wildfires, record-breaking hurricanes, the impact of coronavirus on global pollution, and a slew of environmental rollbacks. As 2…
Global average temperatures in 2020 were tied for the hottest on record, capping what was also the planet's hottest decade, according to new data.
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Prepare for a year filled with awe-inspiring reasons to look up at the night sky.
NASA chasing Big Bang secrets with new telescope
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Ever wonder how snow works elsewhere in the solar system? Turns out, the fluffy stuff takes on different forms than what we’re used to on Earth.
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Stacker compiled a collection of 50 incredible images showcasing groundbreaking science-related milestones and events that took place in 2020.
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Our whole crew got together to celebrate the start of what we hope will be a happier year: Happy New Year from all of us at Boston Dynamics.
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Watch for the 'Christmas Star' tonight as Jupiter and Saturn come closer than they have in centuries
Tonight's the night. Here's how to watch Jupiter and Saturn make a bright splash in the night sky.
Using new archives and government resources, Stacker compiled a list of 50 of the biggest environment and climate news stories of 2020.
Once every 20 years, the two largest planets in our solar system—Jupiter and Saturn—appear to meet in Earth’s skies. This “Great Conjunction” …
