Scientists just named the longest-living species of vertebrate animal. It’s a creature that can live up to 400 years old, almost twice the lifespan
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Astronomers Are On A Celestial Treasure Hunt. The Prize? Planet Nine
The Japanese Subaru Telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawaii has the right attributes for searching for Planet Nine.
Hundreds Of Tiny Montserrat Tarantulas Hatch In Zoo
A clutch of about 200 Montserrat tarantulas has hatched at Chester Zoo – the first time this rare spider has been bred in captivity.
A Car Powered By Its Roof
Cars that run on sun and not petrol still seem fantastical, even in 2016: They’re expensive and slow to make, and seem stuck in
What Is Dark Matter? The Hunt For Universe’s Most Elusive Substance Continues
The Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), at center, is the second-largest satellite galaxy orbiting our own. This image superimposes a photograph of the SMC with
‘Granny Flats’ – A Solution To Housing Crunch – Comes Under Fire
SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS Beneath the conflict over adding rental structures to homes is a broader cultural clash, as longstanding notions of the ideal American
Tattered Brooklyn Mansion Has A Blueprint For Rebirth
Once upon a time, a mansion stood at the corner of Clark Street and Monroe Place in Brooklyn Heights. Built in 1872, it was
Is Airbnb Making It Impossible To Find A House?
“What started out as a nice home-sharing platform became a way for people to make money,” says Amsterdam city spokesman Sebastiaan Meijer. “Certain streets
Reading Books Increases Lifespan, New Study Finds
Library users browse for books on the Cornwall County Council mobile library lorry at Rock, near Bodmin, England, Jan. 20, 2011.
The Humble Roots Of Brazil’s Golden Girl
(CNN)When most people think of City of God, a humble favela located in western Rio de Janeiro, they picture the violent images and gory