Technology
The Electron Is Having a (Magnetic) Moment. It’s a Big...
A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic...
How Quantum Physicists ‘Flipped Time’ (and Didn’t)
In 2022, two teams made photons act as if time were simultaneously flowing in both directions, which could point to a way to boost...
The Daylight Saving Time Mess Just Won't Go Away
Changing the clocks is bad for your health and bad for the economy. The US and Europe are trying to stop the seasonal switches, but...
As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Hope to...
Photovoltaic panels contain valuable metals, including silver and copper—but the supply of expired panels may overwhelm the capacity...
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The World’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Is About to Launch
Relativity Space’s attempt to reach orbit heralds the increasing use of 3D printing in the space sector.
Russia Is Powering Up a Giant Laser to Test Its Nuclear...
To check that atomic weapons work, scientists run simulations of explosions using high-energy lasers—and Russia is building the strongest...
No One Knows if You Need Another Covid Booster
It’s cellular immunity, not antibodies, that probably protects against the coronavirus’s worst effects—and scientists haven’t worked...
Microplastics Are Polluting the Ocean at a Shocking Rate
Some 11 billion pounds of plastic particles are blanketing the surface alone. But a new study points to hope—if countries act now.
It’s Time for a Flu Vaccine—for Birds
Avian influenza has killed millions of birds. Shots to prevent it already exist. Why isn’t the entire poultry industry using them?
Tiny, Explosive ‘Jetlets’ Might Be Fueling the Solar Wind
Scientists investigated a weird feature in Parker Solar Probe data—and may have discovered what drives the plasma that pervades the...
