Science Quickly

A nuclear explosion in space would cause stunning auroras—and wreak havoc on satellites and space stations.

Sweltering heat in Greece, ozone-damaging chemicals on the decline and an investigation of what space does to our body are all in this week’s news roundup.

Researchers are investigating how an iron infusion from glacial meltwater might change Antarctica’s seas and the climate.

Chemists are hard at work figuring out how to make tattoos last—and ensure they’re safe.

The Hubble Space Telescope’s woes, moon rocks and antibiotic candidates discovered with AI are all in this week’s news roundup.

Zoë Schlanger’s new book The Light Eaters explores the surprising science of plant intelligence.

Make the best of the “double brood” of cicadas with insect kimchi and tempura-fried bugs.

Vaccine misinformation on social media, smartphone addiction in teens and more are discussed in this week’s news roundup.

A cost-effective pollution solution on Cape Cod could start in the bathroom.

You don't have to venture far to make a difference for wildlife.

Toxic algal blooms are forcing Cape Cod communities to consider expensive sewer and septic system projects.

Cooperation theorist Athena Aktipis talks about zombies, game theory, go bags and more in her new book, A Field Guide to the Apocalypse.