Scientists Will Engineer the Ocean to Absorb More Carbon Dioxide
A research consortium plans to revive geoengineering trials of the controversial iron fertilization technique to pull carbon dioxide from the air, despite public backlash
Polaris Dawn’s First Private Space Walk Was a Stellar Success
The world’s first commercial space walk, performed by billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis, tested new technology and was practically flawless
Why This Great Mathematician Wanted a Heptadecagon on His Tombstone
Mathematician Gauss left behind a trophy case of mathematical achievements to highlight on his tombstone, but above all he wanted a regular heptadecagon etched on it
How a Zombie Law Could Ban Abortion Nationwide If Trump Is Reelected
Using the Comstock Act to nationally ban abortion would defy modern public opinion and the law’s historical interpretation, experts say
What Giant Data Breaches Mean for You
The security expert who created Have I Been Pwned? shares advice for protecting sensitive data
Europa Clipper, NASA’s Mission to Jupiter’s Oceanic Moon, Is ‘Go’ for Launch
The Europa Clipper spacecraft is only weeks away from lifting off on an epic voyage to one of the solar system’s most enigmatic and enticing moons
Presidential Debate Features Fracking while Climate Change Is Mostly Ignored
Donald Trump all but ignored climate change at Tuesday’s presidential debate while Kamala Harris voiced support of both fossil fuels and increased clean energy spending
How Retinol Cosmetics Change Skin at a Chemical Level
Experts explain the differences between popular retinol products and the way they trigger molecular changes deep in the skin
‘Forever’ Pesticides Threaten Worse Environmental Harms Than DDT
A looming and poorly regulated PFAS threat comes from these chemicals’ common use in pesticides on farms nationwide
Mars Missions May Be Blocked by Kidney Stones
Astronauts may have the guts for space travel—but not the kidneys
How Forensic Breakthroughs Are Still Helping Identify 9/11 Victims Today
Forensic scientists are still working to identify victims of the 9/11 attacks using advancements in technology and techniques developed over the past two decades.
The World’s First Nuclear Clock Is Finally Ticking
After decades of work, physicists have finally broken into the atom to build the first nuclear clock