Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The Universe is out there, waiting for you to discover it. This article is more than 4 years old. In April of 2017, all 8 of the ...

The Hubble Space Telescope captured this image of RS Puppis, one of the brightest Cepheid stars visible in our galaxy. The star lies some 6,000 light-years away in the Puppis constellation. In ...

In the quest for eternal life, humans have come up with all kinds of schemes to halt the aging process. From hacking our DNA to blood transfusions, to supplements, and even intermittent fasting, ...

As the popular saying goes, “An elephant never forgets — or does it? Elephants are intelligent mammals that can recall faces and places, but how much can they actually remember? Let’s find out about ...

Bird migration is one of the processes in nature. Every year millions of birds travel from one place to another. They fly across various rivers, deserts, mountains and oceans. Their journey is very ...

While huge dinosaur skeletons sure look impressive towering over us in museums, there’s only so much we can learn from dusty old bones. But occasionally more striking specimens turn up bearing skin or ...

Scientists in Taiwan have announced an incredible biochemistry breakthrough that could revolutionize an array of industries and perhaps help offset the impact of climate change. Published in the ...

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