In an era where space tourism has become possible, the Red Planet has emerged as a dreamland for rich eccentrics and techno-utopians.

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The popularity of a cheaper and environmentally friendly burial alternative is rising in the U.S., but Michigan has yet to legalize it. Human composting transforms the body into soil, according to ...

Modern medicine relies on plants. Forty percent of Western medicine comes from plants, including the top 20 bestselling ...

New research on Ceres reveals hidden organic materials, suggesting subsurface reservoirs and internal energy sources.

New research on Comet 67P indicates that its water may be similar to Earth's, contradicting earlier findings by Rosetta's ...

Science fiction is easily one of the most popular and prolific genres in movies today. But while there are countless major ...

With brains that process information almost like a computer, the sea creatures already use tools and can be social. But they ...

Researchers have synthesized new molecules able to quickly capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the air, an important tactic in climate change mitigation.