Tiny Spheres Key to Tunable ‘Smart Liquid’
Programmable liquids could aid robot grippers, shock absorption, acoustics, and more
Tiny Spheres Key to Tunable ‘Smart Liquid’
Programmable liquids could aid robot grippers, shock absorption, acoustics, and more
These Gray Whales Are Shrinking and Scientists Aren’t Sure Why
Gray whales in a small group that sticks close to the shores of the Pacific Northwest appear to be shrinking—and shockingly quickly
The World Desperately Needs a New Pandemic Treaty
Negotiations over a global pandemic treaty broke down at WHO this year. The legacy of the world's unreadiness for COVID means that it is essential to adopt the accord in 2025
How This Real Image Won an AI Photo Competition
Nature still outdoes the machine, says a photographer whose real image won an AI photography competition
What Happens if a Nuclear Weapon Goes Off in Space?
A nuclear explosion in space would cause stunning auroras—and wreak havoc on satellites and space stations.
China Has Plans for the World’s Largest Particle Collider
China wants to build a next-generation particle collider that would be cheaper and more powerful than Europe’s planned successor to the Large Hadron Collider
Converting Offices to Apartments Gives Empty Buildings a New Lease on Life
Employees are working remotely, and office buildings are standing empty, inspiring some cities to work through the challenges of converting these structures into new apartments
Abortion Pill Access Is Still Under Threat After SCOTUS Ruling, Legal Experts Warn
“It would be foolish to declare victory” for abortion rights, one expert says of the recent Supreme Court challenge to medication abortion access
We’ve Hit Peak Denial. Here’s Why We Can’t Turn Away From Reality
We are living through a terrible time in humanity. Here’s why we tend to stick our heads in the sand and why we need to pull them out, fast
Vermont Will Be Hotter Than Miami This Week—Blame the Heat Dome
A heat dome is sending temperatures soaring across the U.S. Midwest and East
We Should Engineer Better Learning in Our Schools
Students should learn about both the natural world and human-made—or engineered—one we live in
Longer and Longer Freight Trains Drive Up the Odds of Derailment
Replacing two 50-car trains with a single 100-car train increases the odds of derailment by 11 percent, according to a new risk analysis