While Dr. Joseph Dituri surpassed the previous record of 73 days living underwater, he still has a month to go. 

A new computer model that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and NASA satellite data could soon act as Earth’s early warning system for hazardous space storms.  The model, called DAGGER, has the potential to analyze measurements of solar wind. It can then accurately (and quickly) predict where an impending solar storm will strike on Earth. This crucial notice could allow humanity [...]

Did you know there are real-life lizards that would make even the Mother of Dragons swoon? Get to know five species that look like dragons.

The lancetfish, known for their huge eyes, fangs, scaleless bodies, and for being cannibals, are usually found deep below the ocean’s surface.

In the Scottish Highlands, you can find a unique landscape: Caledonian pinewoods that are direct descendants of trees dating all the way back to the last ice age, but these forests are in grave danger. The main culprit? Deer. The solution? It’s complicated. A new study published by Trees for Life, which is working to regenerate [...]

Recent research shows that exercise could sharpen your thinking faster than we ever thought possible. Better yet, just six minutes of vigorous exercise could be enough to give the brain a significant boost. That was the conclusion of one new study, which was led by researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada. In [...]

Earlier this year, researchers in the Bahamas wanted to get a better look at the ocean floor—and decided the best way to do that was to strap cameras to a bunch of sharks.  At the time, the scientists were looking for new patches of seagrass, a type of ocean vegetation that many species rely on [...]

If you’ve always wondered why your roommate is able to hit the gym every day while all you’re hitting is the couch, some recent science might have the answer. Modern genetic analysis has linked certain strings of DNA with a natural preference for exercise. Some people have this DNA. Some don’t. So, we’ve got good [...]

With commercial space flights slated to launch later this year, the idea of a romantic space getaway is no longer that far-fetched. And according to an interview with a former NASA astronaut, there’s nothing stopping lucky passengers from, well, getting lucky.  Jose Hernandez, who worked for NASA from 2001 to 2011, reportedly told the Daily [...]

What makes an animal worth saving? Are certain species more deserving of protection just because we find them cute? That’s the question posed by a new bill that’s currently making its way through Congress. Called the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, the legislation would provide funding to animals most in need of conservation—not just the ones [...]