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Perseverance has traveled almost 26 miles on Mars—nearly a marathon

After more than five years on Mars, Perseverance has covered almost 26 miles (42 kilometers), just shy of the official marathon distance of 26.2 miles, while collecting 27 rock cores and abrading 62 rocks.

Rogue planets may outnumber star-bound planets in our galaxy.

According to research, there could be a greater number of rogue planets—those not orbiting any star—than planets that are part of solar systems in the Milky Way.

Acacia trees in Africa emit gases to warn neighboring trees of danger.

When threatened by hungry animals, African acacia trees release gases that signal nearby trees to produce tannin, a toxin that deters herbivores.

The Denmark Strait Cataract is the world's largest waterfall—and it's underwater.

Located between Greenland and Iceland, the Denmark Strait Cataract is the biggest waterfall on the planet. Unlike typical waterfalls, this one is beneath the ocean's surface, making it a hidden natural wonder.

Seven rays crown the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing the world's continents and seas.

The statue's crown features seven rays, each representing the seven continents and seven seas, underscoring the universal concept of liberty.

People Judge Faces Within Milliseconds

Research suggests that humans begin forming impressions of trustworthiness, competence, and attractiveness within a fraction of a second after seeing a face. These judgments often occur automatically and can influence decisions even when people believe they are being objective.

The Brain Often Makes Decisions Before You're Aware of Them

Experiments measuring brain activity have found signals indicating a person's choice several seconds before they consciously report making that decision. While scientists still debate what this means for free will, the findings suggest that some decision-making processes begin unconsciously before entering conscious awareness.

Antarctica holds 70% of Earth's freshwater and 90% of its ice in a single massive ice sheet.

The Antarctic ice sheet spans over 30 million cubic kilometres, making it by far the largest on the planet. Its thickness and movement are tracked by satellites, as changes there have global impacts on sea levels and ocean currents.

Perseverance has traveled almost 26 miles on Mars—nearly a marathon

After more than five years on Mars, Perseverance has covered almost 26 miles (42 kilometers), just shy of the official marathon distance of 26.2 miles, while collecting 27 rock cores and abrading 62 rocks.

Rogue planets may outnumber star-bound planets in our galaxy.

According to research, there could be a greater number of rogue planets—those not orbiting any star—than planets that are part of solar systems in the Milky Way.

Acacia trees in Africa emit gases to warn neighboring trees of danger.

When threatened by hungry animals, African acacia trees release gases that signal nearby trees to produce tannin, a toxin that deters herbivores.

The Denmark Strait Cataract is the world's largest waterfall—and it's underwater.

Located between Greenland and Iceland, the Denmark Strait Cataract is the biggest waterfall on the planet. Unlike typical waterfalls, this one is beneath the ocean's surface, making it a hidden natural wonder.

Seven rays crown the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing the world's continents and seas.

The statue's crown features seven rays, each representing the seven continents and seven seas, underscoring the universal concept of liberty.

People Judge Faces Within Milliseconds

Research suggests that humans begin forming impressions of trustworthiness, competence, and attractiveness within a fraction of a second after seeing a face. These judgments often occur automatically and can influence decisions even when people believe they are being objective.

The Brain Often Makes Decisions Before You're Aware of Them

Experiments measuring brain activity have found signals indicating a person's choice several seconds before they consciously report making that decision. While scientists still debate what this means for free will, the findings suggest that some decision-making processes begin unconsciously before entering conscious awareness.

Antarctica holds 70% of Earth's freshwater and 90% of its ice in a single massive ice sheet.

The Antarctic ice sheet spans over 30 million cubic kilometres, making it by far the largest on the planet. Its thickness and movement are tracked by satellites, as changes there have global impacts on sea levels and ocean currents.