At first glance, Ceres looks like one of the least likely places to harbor life. The dwarf planet, sitting quietly in the ...

In this week’s science newsletter, explore an underwater mountain, catch up on a risky private space mission, solve a prehistoric cold case, marvel at continent-crossing dinos, and more.

Gravity pulls everything down. Decades ago, science was often taught as a collection of facts to memorise — definitions, formulas, and rigid laws that left little room for wonder.