Technology
A Tiny Sun in a Jar Sheds Light on Solar Flare Research
This new lab experiment explores the physics involved in our star’s tumultuous interior regions—by creating a sphere of plasma.
The Physics Principle That Inspired Modern AI Art
Diffusion models generate incredible images by learning to reverse the process that, among other things, causes ink to spread through...
How to Protect Your Kids From Adult Content—Without Censorship
Age verification laws miss the point. It’s time to talk to your children honestly not just about what they might see online, but about...
The Ohio Derailment Lays Bare the Hellish Plastic Crisis
Events in East Palestine are a stark reminder that plastic is destroying the planet. From its production to its use to its disposal,...
The Floods, the Farms, and the River That Roared Back
Agriculture beat the Salinas into submission. Now, it has returned with a fury.
New Zealand Faces a Future of Flood and Fire
The country’s climate woes are just beginning and will likely include rising heat and drought, as well as stronger cyclones.
The Secret to Bruce Lee’s Superhuman One-Inch Punch
Martial arts moves can seem magical, but maybe they just display a mastery of physics.
Robots Enter the Race to Save Dying Coral Reefs
Biologists are working to quickly grow hardier specimens that can be propagated and transplanted by robotic arms.
The Bird Flu Outbreak Has Taken an Ominous Turn
The avian flu has killed millions of chickens, decimated wild birds—and moved into mammals. Now the poultry industry needs new measures...
Robots Enter the Race to Help Save Dying Coral Reefs
Biologists are working to quickly grow hardier specimens that can be propagated and transplanted by robotic arms.
