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A colorful aurora display over a snowy ground

Scientists observe incredible aurora display known as a "space hurricane"

Auroras are always incredible displays of light, and a recently observed phenomenon called a "space hurricane" is no exception. Read More »

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Exploring the "twilight zone" of the ocean

A jellyfish floats by itself in the dark water

We've explored a relatively small part of our oceans, including a mysterious section known as the "Twilight Zone." Research has shown this area is not nearly as lifeless as we first thought.

A sample of a moon rock suspended in a clamp's grip

Impact theory helps explain why Moon rocks look so similar to stones here on Earth.

A small vampire bat with a green band on one foot looks at the camera

There are many animals with unique diets, but one of the most surprising is the vampire bat's. Today's A Moment of Science has more on the realities of living off of blood.

The night sky with several lightning strikes

In the past, the Arctic has been too cold to produce many thunderstorms. Warming temperatures are changing this environment and making lightning strikes more likely.

A close up of a gold fountain pen tip on a black background

Today's A Moment of Science has more on the fountain pen, the perfect example of capillary action, in action.

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Surprising Science: How Fungi Can Help Conquer The Final Frontier

The fibers of mycelium in mushrooms cover a large area

Today's Surprising Science looks at the emerging field of astromycology and how fungi might just hold the key to our space exploration efforts.

Carlo Bononi’s Incoronazione della Virgine

Our last Surprising Science took us out of this world to learn more about how scientists determine potentially habitable planets. Today, we’re back on Earth to look at how some of our smallest life forms are impacting the art world.

How does introducing a new species impact an environment? The unique case of the Lazarus lizard shows there's more than one possible outcome.

Scientific breakthroughs can come from some surprising sources. Today's episode of Surprising Science looks at how different branches can create breakthroughs in other fields.