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Dust Is So Much More Than You Realize

In her new book, Dust, Jay Owens charts a fascinating history of the tiny particles floating all around us.

Dr. Paula Johnson Is Breaking Down the Barriers to Better...

An accomplished cardiologist and the first Black woman president of Wellesley College, Dr. Johnson's life's work is improving quality...

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Starquakes Might Solve the Mysteries of Stellar Magnetism

In their jiggles and shakes, red giant stars encode a record of the magnetic fields near their cores.

Millions of EV Batteries Could Retire to Solar Farms

A Southern California company is showing how repurposing EV batteries for solar storage can extend their usefulness for several years.

How to Measure the Impact From a Collision

Things smash into one other. Here’s what to do next.

It's Time to Log Off

There’s a devastating amount of heavy news these days. Psychology experts say you need to know your limits—and when to put down the...

US Lawmakers Ask SEC to Launch Fraud Investigation Into...

A letter members of Congress sent to the SEC claims that Musk misled Neuralink investors in a post on X about the fate of monkeys...

Here’s What’s Next for SpaceX’s Starship

A second Starship test flight advanced a bit farther than the first, with the rocket reaching the edge of space but blowing up soon...

Emissions Should Be Plummeting. Instead, They’re Breaking...

Ahead of COP28, a scathing new UN report warns that the world is barreling toward an avoidable catastrophe. It’s a plea for world...

The Precarious Rise of Disposable Vapes

Disposable vapes from brands like Elf Bar and Lost Mary have taken over the ecigarette market and become a hit among young people....