Subscribe

Science / Science & Exploration

  1. “Lensed” supernova could shed light on fundamental forces shaping Universe

    Such objects could help refine models for Hubble Constant, dark energy, and dark matter.

    –

  2. Why we’re “interviewing” captive birds to find the best to release into the wild

    Experiments with the endangered Bali myna showed some birds are bolder than others.

    –

  3. Here’s a rough estimate of how many people recent SCOTUS rulings might kill

    In addition to deaths, the decisions will lead to significant morbidity.

    –

  4. Billion-year-old grease hints at long history of complex cells

    Our ancestors once thrived on cholesterols that are now just reaction intermediates.

    –

  5. Beer byproducts were popular canvas primers for Danish Golden Age artists

    "In 19th century Denmark, beer brewing was a paramount part of the culture and economy."

    –

  6. I just bought the only physical encyclopedia still in print, and I regret nothing

    The still-updated World Book Encyclopedia is my antidote to the information apocalypse.

    –

  7. A telescope happened to be pointing at the brightest supernova yet observed

    The BOAT—brightest of all time—reveals the mechanics of gamma-ray bursts.

    –

  8. Testing antibacterial surfaces on the International Space Station

    Humans breathe out a lot of microbes that can make homes on surfaces inside the ISS.

    –

  9. Sweet study finds how to keep gummy bears chewable longer

    Internal (and edible) crosslinks keep the polymers of a gummy from hardening.

    –

  10. California hospital staff call for halt of surgeries over bizarre particles

    Hospital officials said the equipment is sterile, while staff questions safety.

    –

  11. Boeing hit with a lawsuit over alleged “theft” of SLS rocket tools

    "Without the engines installed and fitted perfectly, the rocket could not launch."

    –

  12. AI system devises first optimizations to sorting code in over a decade

    Writing efficient code was turned into a game, and the AI played to win.

    –

  1. New York’s air quality reaches “hazardous” level, by far the worst in the world

    Wildfire smoke conditions worsened across much of Northeast US on Wednesday.

    –

  2. J&J’s COVID vaccine is dead in the US; FDA revokes authorization

    The withdrawal leaves the two mRNA vaccines and the Novavax protein subunit vaccine.

    –

  3. With 7,000+ satellites and growing, is space sustainable? An Ars Frontiers recap

    "We've been using space as our own personal operating dumping ground."

    –

  4. Game on—the most metal of asteroid missions is back on the menu

    "We believe Psyche is on a positive course for an October 2023 launch."

    –

  5. “Dead Duck Day” marks that time a scientist witnessed gay duck necrophilia

    One dead duck can change your life.

    –

  6. Homo naledi were burying their dead at least 100,000 years before humans

    Lee Berger: "We feel [this meets] the litmus test of the most ancient human burials."

    –

  7. A shocking number of birds are in trouble

    We know better than ever how to help endangered birds, with notable conservation successes.

    –

  8. More than 400 Grail patients incorrectly told they may have cancer

    Life assurance customers pause review relationship with early-detection biotech.

    –

  9. Pandemic lessons: More health workers, less faxing—an Ars Frontiers recap

    Amid science and tech triumphs, basic infrastructure problems hurt COVID responses.

    –

  10. The real culprit behind the 1871 vandalism of the Paleozoic Museum in Central Park

    A gripping tale of 19th century science, art, politics, thuggery—even a bit of bigamy.

    –

  11. To keep Starliner flying, Boeing must make some hard choices

    "I think if they look back on it, they wouldn't do it again."

    –

  12. No groundwater, no new homes, as Arizona severely restricts new housing

    Cities, developers will have to turn to costly sources to build new homes.

    –

  1. Rocket Report: SpaceX pushing ahead on Starbase, North Korea launch failure

    “The world is putting objects into space quicker than they are being removed."

    –

  2. Boeing finds two serious problems with Starliner just weeks before launch

    "Safety is always our top priority, and that drives this decision."

    –

  3. Dangerous brain abscesses spiked in US kids as COVID restrictions dropped

    Cases are on the decline, but still above baseline rates.

    –

  4. NASA panel: No convincing evidence for extraterrestrial life connected with UAPs

    Amid ambiguity and poor data, "We don't know exactly what we're looking for."

    –

  5. Researchers get primate embryos to start organ development in culture dishes

    The start of organ development can help us understand human developmental problems.

    –

  6. The Atlantic hurricane season has begun: What we know and what we don’t

    A little bit of preparation now will go a long way when a storm threatens.

    –

  7. Ars Frontiers recap: What happens to developers when AI can code?

    Computers won't put us all out of a job—not yet, at least.

    –

  8. This is the first X-ray taken of a single atom

    SX-STM enables detection of atom type, simultaneous measurement of its chemical state.

    –

  9. mRNA technology for vaccines and more: An Ars Frontiers recap

    The tech has lots of applications beyond the one we've already been injected with.

    –

  10. Beating the heat: These plant-based iridescent films stay cool in the sun

    Cellulose is sustainable, biocompatible, and ideal for radiative cooling applications.

    –

  11. It’s prison day for Elizabeth Holmes; 11-year sentence has begun in Texas

    Elizabeth Holmes arrived at the minimum-security prison camp in Bryan, Texas.

    –

  12. COVID outbreak at CDC gathering infects 181 disease detectives

    Nearly all of the attendees were vaccinated, but 70% said they didn't mask.

    –

Load more stories...