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10 of Futurama's smartest science references and gags

Good news, everyone! With "Futurama" season 12 about to land, here are 10 of the best science and math-based jokes from the sci-fi comedy's 25-year history.

Possible signs of Mars life: Astrobiologist explains Perseverance rover's exciting find

Perseverance science team member Amy Williams discusses the rover's recent discovery of a rock with features and chemistry that could have been produced by ancient microbial life on Mars.

'Galaxy Zoo' project needs your help classifying tens of thousands of galaxies

The European Space Agency has launched a new citizen science project with Galaxy Zoo to classify tens of thousands of galaxies imaged by the Euclid space telescope.

The science of sports

Every week, we take a bird's eye view of Earth and explain what's really happening in these incredible images.

NASA cancels $450 million VIPER moon rover due to budget concerns

NASA announced it has ended the VIPER rover project, which was intended to explore the moon in search of ice near the lunar south pole.

'Wonderlab' host Emily Calandrelli will fly to suborbital space with Blue Origin

The Space Gal is headed into orbit, as part of Space for Humanity's Citizen Astronaut Program.

You won't find better than these Prime Day drone deals

Prime Day is nearly over and it's your last chance to take to the skies for cheap! Save up to $310 with these amazing Prime Day drone deals.

These 2 US cities are the most vulnerable to solar storms, scientists say

It would appear that certain power grids are more susceptible to interference from geomagnetic storms than others.

Win a bundle of digital bookazines worth over $100 with our anniversary birthday cake hunt

Indulge yourself in a special birthday cake hunt onsite competition to celebrate our 25th anniversary.

Loneliness is a dish best served in space: Why food may taste weird to astronauts

Studying common food aromas may help scientists better understand why meals reportedly taste bland in space, leading to astronauts’ decreased nutritional intake.

Learn about Space with these awesome NASA education videos

If you're looking for some great STEM education ideas, this collection of videos and experiments from NASA will blow your mind.

Was life on Earth sparked by Cloud-to-ground lightning strikes?

Cloud-to-ground lightning strikes simulated in a biosphere mimicking conditions on a young Earth led to chemical reactions resulting in "remarkable yields" of the building blocks for life.

Europe on the moon: ESA targeting 2031 for 1st 'Argonaut' lunar lander mission

The first robotic Argonaut moon landing mission is targeted for 2031, the European Space Agency noted in a document published last week.

14 best science books for kids and young adults

Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.

What causes blushing? Science finally reveals the answer.

A new study harnessed Mariah Carey karaoke and brain scans to reveal the neuroscience behind blushing.

'The Ark' season 2 is 'love letter' to optimistic classic sci-fi, creators say (exclusive)

An interview with showrunners Dean Devlin and Jonathan Glassner for "The Ark" season 2.

'Breaking,' aka breakdancing, is in the Olympics for the 1st time — here's the brain science behind it

Here's the brain science of breaking, the dance style making its Olympic debut in Paris.

Where do the moon's weird swirls come from? Scientists are trying to find out

Scientists are getting closer to explaining where bizarre lunar patterns that seem to have the involvement of magnetic fields come from.

1st 'hyperspectral' image of aurora borealis reveals true colors of northern lights

Using a high-resolution imaging system in Sweden, Japanese researchers are getting a view of the aurora like never before.

What happens when you 'hit the wall'?

Experts tell Live Science what it means to "hit the wall" while exercising and how to avoid it.

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