Technology
These New Shape-Shifting Materials Get Super Cool, Super...
Shape memory alloys and a kind of plastic crystal chill quickly under force or pressure. They could lead to eco-friendly fridges and...
The Biblical Flood That Will Drown California
The Great Flood of 1861–1862 was a preview of what scientists expect to see again, and soon.
Can People Without Symptoms Get Tested for Covid? Who Knows
Top health officials have issued contradictory statements, and the CDC's newest guidance limiting testing comes just as the Trump...
What Virtual Reality for Flies Teaches Us About Human Vision
Optical illusions can be a useful tool for studying how we see stuff, but it’s hard to uncover just how they work. Unless, that is,...
Elon Musk Is About to Show Off His Neuralink Brain Implant
Musk tweeted that his “V2” update will blow our minds. But how close is he to putting computer chips in them?
Scientists Want to Ditch Formula for Lab-Grown Breast Milk
Formula has come a long way, but it still lacks many nutrients and takes a toll on the environment. A few companies are hoping to...
The Pandemic Could Derail a Generation of Young Scientists
Lost funding, lab access, and publishing opportunities mean PhD students and postdocs are uniquely vulnerable. It doesn't bode well...
Why Hurricane Laura’s Storm Surge Could Be ‘Unsurvivable’
The deadliest aspect of a hurricane is the storm surge. And Louisiana and Texas are about to get hit with a massive wall of water.
A California Wildfire Nearly Destroyed the Historic Lick...
The state's apocalyptic blazes have burned 2,000 square miles in 10 days. Here's how they almost claimed a 130-year-old astronomical...
A Ball of Bacteria Survived for 3 Years ... in Space!
New research from the Japanese Tanpopo mission adds to scientists' understanding of how living organisms can endure the hostile environment.
