With the launch of JPSS-1 coming up this year, everything that NASA Earth science stands for hinges on its success. “There is, then, no water that is wholly of the Pacific, […]
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Earth is pretty much the limit of how large you can get and still be rocky. Anything much larger, and you’re a gas giant. “How vast those Orbs must be, and […]
US scientists fearing for Earth’s climate future begin testing solar geoengineering. The consequences may be terrifying — which is exactly why we need these small-scale experiments.
President Trump disagrees with scientific consensus on a number of issues, and currently there are no scientists in the Senate. But geneticist Dr. Michael Eisen plans to change that in 2018.
By definition, innovation brings disruption. 3D food printing is converging with the demography and culture of convenience. From fast moving Millennials, to Boomers who seek hassle-free living, 3D food printing may change not just how we eat, but how we buy what we eat. What might the convergence of this new technology and the disruptive demographics of convenience mean for the future of the grocery store?
A live-blog event of an incredible public lecture by a scientist on the inside of James Webb’s team. “The [James Webb] telescope is basically designed to answer the big questions in […]
If we can’t even witness the birth of our Solar System and planet, how can we claim to see the birth of the Universe? “There have to be moments when […]
Nearly a half-century after Edward Abbey wrote Desert Solitaire, the book reminds us of the necessity of our national park system.
20 years before Sally Ride, Valentina Tereshkova set the bar. She’s still amazing after more than 50 years. “A bird cannot fly with one wing only. Human space flight cannot develop […]
Hydrogen is #1, Helium is #2. Who’s number 3? Hint: it’s not #3 in the periodic table! “It is the function of science to discover the existence of a general reign […]
Scientists show that brainless organisms can somehow learn and share knowledge.
Knowing the details of genetic variance may help improve personalized medicine.
An affectionate sendoff for popular beloved global-health statistician Hans Rosling.
Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society, offers an important 5-point plan for President Trump on space exploration and NASA’s budget.
The four fundamental forces might have been just a single, unified one in the very early Universe. Could that be true? “Those who begin coercive elimination of dissent soon find themselves […]
“Human ambitions have no limits,” the Sheikh announcing the project said.
Scientists from Harvard University claim to have created metallic hydrogen, a new metal with revolutionary potential applications.
A spoonful of sugar has always made the medicine go down – but shouldn’t we be asking whether we need this type of medication in the first place?
The Onion founding editor Scott Dikkers says every joke can be categorized in one of 11 “funny filters.”
A large new study finds a relationship between consumption of hot red peppers and mortality.
Since the March for Science was planned, it’s been mired in controversy from both supporters and those who think it’s politicized.
Researchers in materials science — physics, chemistry, and engineering — are working on new technologies which could solve some of the biggest problems humans currently face.
The aptly named ‘Fireworks galaxy’ just had its tenth supernova in the past century, setting a record. Learn how to see it! “When a massive star explodes at the end of […]
In 1987, the nearest supernova seen in nearly four centuries lit up Earth’s skies. Here’s what it looks like today. “When a star goes supernova, the explosion emits enough light to […]
If you don’t have pristine, dark skies, you might never connect to the Universe. But there’s hope. “Before we devised artificial lights and atmospheric pollution and modern forms of nocturnal entertainment […]
Four-year research concludes there’s a new organ inside the body, creating a new field of science.
In his new book, James Hamblin looks at how we treat our bodies, internally and externally.
How to stay safe and prepare yourself for the show of a lifetime! “Nations, like stars, are entitled to eclipse. All is well, provided the light returns and the eclipse […]
If you have a choice between “known astrophysical objects” and “new physics,” bet on the known. “Two recent studies by teams in the U.S. and the Netherlands have shown that the […]
If you’ve ever wondered just why it has piqued the interest of so many, have a look inside. “I just think too many nice things have happened in string theory for […]