Chau Tu

Biovermiculations in Italy's Frasassi cave system

There’s ‘alien soil’ growing deep underground

February 14, 2017Science

Biovermiculations, as they’re known, are a testament to the possibilities of complex life underground.

How a major American museum gave its exhibits a dye job — for authenticity’s sake

December 21, 2016Science

Star trails, as seen from the International Space Station

See a handful of the incredible photos Astronaut Don Pettit has taken through the space station’s windows

December 13, 2016Science

A start-up is imagining how mushrooms may be turned into leather

November 30, 2016Science

Next time you’re walking in the woods, look out for ‘Dead Man’s Fingers’

October 10, 2016Science

An artist finds inspiration in the celestial frustrations of astronomer Charles Messier

September 28, 2016Science

Pictures from space can be turned into amazing art.

A group of endangered island foxes are breaking records for bouncing back from the brink of extinction

September 22, 2016Environment

Several subspecies of California island foxes have shown the fastest recovery of any mammal on the Endangered Species List.

Eating the ‘Carolina Reaper’ pepper is ‘like eating molten lava’

August 17, 2016Science

This bright red pepper is more than 100 times spicier than a jalapeño and believed to be the hottest pepper in the world. Thank the PuckerButt Pepper Company for its creation.This bright red pepper is more than 100 times spicier than a jalapeño and believed to be the hottest pepper in the world. Thank the PuckerButt Pepper Company for its creation.

Sand found in Calumet, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

There’s a whole lot more color in that bucket of sand than you think

August 11, 2016Science

When you think of sand, you might think of something brown, or white, if you’re lucky. Maybe black if you’re on a beach on Hawaii’s Big Island. But the reality is sand is a melange of colors as varied as the rainbow.When you think of sand, you might think of something brown, or white, if you’re lucky. Maybe black if you’re on a beach on Hawaii’s Big Island. But the reality is sand is a melange of colors as varied as the rainbow.

Meet a renowned astronomer who is still searching for ET, 50 years later

August 3, 2016Science

Frank Drake developed an equation in 1961 that was designed to give us a formula to estimate the number of intelligent and communicative civilizations in the Milky Way. Now 55 years later, the equation remains popular — and Drake is still looking to prove he was correct.Frank Drake developed an equation in 1961 that was designed to give us a formula to estimate the number of intelligent and communicative civilizations in the Milky Way. Now 55 years later, the equation remains popular — and Drake is still looking to prove he was correct.