Four people on NASA'S Crew-12 arrive at the International Space Station The crew will spend the next eight months conducting experiments to prepare for human exploration beyond Earth's orbit. Lydia Calitri
What monogamy in the animal world tells us about ourselves As Valentine's Day approaches, we take a look at monogamy and its alternatives among animals — including humans. Katia Riddle
What elephant whiskers can teach us about touch Elephants use their trunks much like a human uses their hands: to pick up food and manipulate objects. A new study finds that tiny, specialized whiskers on elephant trunks help them do it. Nathan Rott
On their way! 4 people on NASA Crew-12 mission launch to International Space Station The four are set to dock with the space station on Saturday, returning the orbital lab to its full complement of seven. NASA's last mission, Crew-11, left a month early due to an ill crew member. Russell Lewis
Have astronomers witnessed the birth of a black hole? A massive star in the nearby Andromeda galaxy has simply disappeared. Some astronomers believe that it's collapsed in on itself and formed a black hole. Nell Greenfieldboyce
A researcher's effort to make edible cotton seeds Edible cotton seeds could revolutionize the cotton industry. That's the goal of one researcher who says the seeds would be an inexpensive protein source that could help feed millions of people. Michael Marks
An ape, a tea party — and the ability to imagine The ability to imagine — to play pretend — has long been thought to be unique to humans. A new study suggests one of our closest living relatives can do it too. Nathan Rott
This complex brain network may explain many of Parkinson's stranger symptoms Parkinson's disease appears to disrupt a brain network involved in everything from movement to memory. Jon Hamilton
US scientists adapt after the Trump administration's funding blows Scientists say the Trump administration's policies have led to major changes and uncertainty about scientific efforts and accomplishments. Kate Grumke
The physics of the spiral pass have long been a mystery. Not anymore The physics of the spiral pass have baffled physicists and football fans for decades. Regina G. Barber