Science

A Helicopter Flies on Mars

NASA on Monday hailed its “Wright brothers moment” when a small robotic helicopter named Ingenuity took off on Mars. Here’s what to know.

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Video of NASA’s Mars Helicopter in Flight

NASA’s Ingenuity, a small robotic helicopter, took its initial flight over Mars on Monday making history as the first powered aircraft from Earth to fly on another planet.

The Science of Climate Change Explained: Facts, Evidence and Proof

Definitive answers to the big questions.

Educación física

¿Nacidos para holgazanear? Esto es lo que los osos pueden enseñarnos sobre el ejercicio

Los científicos han descubierto que los osos pardos, al igual que las personas, parecen elegir el camino de menor resistencia.

The World Through a Lens

On the Water in Alaska, Where Salmon Fishing Dreams Live On

Each summer, salmon begin their journey back to the rivers where they were spawned. Alaskan fishermen, along with whales, eagles and bears, share in the abundance.

Talk

Neil deGrasse Tyson Thinks Science Can Reign Supreme Again

“In the 1960s, while we’re going to the moon, you didn’t need special programs to get people interested.”

How the Tiny Kingdom of Bhutan Out-Vaccinated Most of the World

The Himalayan nation has given more than 60 percent of its people a shot. Some villages were reached by helicopter, and health workers hiked through ice and snow.

Build the Whole World With Your Hands (and Some Newspaper)

Creating a light-up globe from recycled materials is a good reminder of Earth’s beauty.

How Safe Are You From Covid When You Fly?

As vaccines become widely available and restrictions are eased, millions of people are flying again, raising questions about just how safe it is now to board a flight.

Banish Anxiety About Your Post-Lockdown Looks

The coronavirus changed so much about our lives, including, for many of us, our bodies. It’s OK.