We’ve Finally Seen Matter Plunge into a Black Hole
For the first time, scientists observed matter’s freefall into a black hole’s “plunging region”
We’ve Finally Seen Matter Plunge into a Black Hole
For the first time, scientists observed matter’s freefall into a black hole’s “plunging region”
Next-Generation Cosmic Observatory Hits South Pole Stumbling Block
This Start-Up Wants You to Put Custom Bacteria on Your Teeth
What Does an AI Do When It Sees an Optical Illusion?
At Least Two Countries Have Lost All Their Glaciers
The 2024 Hurricane Season Could Be a Dangerous One
Vermont Is Coming for Big Oil, Making It Pay for Decades of Climate Pollution
Singapore Airlines Turbulence: Why Climate Change Is Making Flights Rougher
Lifting the Veil on Near-Death Experiences
Superheavy Elements Are Breaking the Periodic Table
The Great Solar Storm of 2024 May Have Made the Strongest Auroras in Centuries
Northern and southern lights produced by a recent bout of severe space weather may rival the most intense auroras of the past 500 years
The Emerging Artificial Intelligence Era Faces a Growing Threat from Directed Energy Weapons
Autonomous and AI-enabled systems increasingly rely on optical and radio frequency sensors and significant computer power. They face growing vulnerabilities from directed-energy laser and microwave weapons
Microplastics Have Now Been Found in Testicles. How Bad Is That?
Evidence shows microplastics can end up in many different organs and may harm reproductive health
New Concentrating Solar Tower Is Worth Its Salt with 24/7 Power
A California firm is converting sunlight to heat and storing it in molten salt so it can supply electricity when the wind is calm or the sun isn’t shining
Surprising Supernova Scars Cover the Earth
A supernova showering Earth with radioactive debris is a surprisingly common cosmic occurrence
Crows Rival Human Toddlers in Counting Skills
Counting crows proclaim “caw, caw, caw, caw” when staring at the number four