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Auxilium Biotechnologies has bioprinted kidney and liver tissue aboard the International Space Station. It says that is the first time anyone has made either in space. The samples flew home last month on a SpaceX cargo capsule, and the company announce…
Why constant apologizing backfires — and the 3 research-backed habit swaps a psychologist recommends, from gratitude to direct, confident requests.
Elephants investigate and revisit the remains of their dead for years — a biologist explains the real science behind this eerie, grief-like behavior.

SpaceX is currently ahead of last year’s record-setting pace for Starlink satellite deployments. SpaceX launched 1,589 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit in the first half of 2026, according to launch data compiled by Jonathan McDowell’s satellite tracker, compared to 1,489 satellites deployed at the same point in 2025. 2025 was already a record year for […]
The secret weapon that may reduce hurricane activity this year comes with a cost.
An image of Portugal forward Pedro Neto’s cleats at the World Cup has reignited a practice among some soccer players: modifying their cleats to relieve heel discomfort.
It’s too hot. There, we said it. Protect your health and keep your home cool with one of these top-rated air conditioners.
As extreme heat becomes the norm on the continent, the AC culture wars may be solved by advances in environmentally friendly technology.
Jupiter will set about 45 minutes after the sun this week as it sinks from view, moving toward conjunction with the sun, as seen from Earth, on July 29.