Technology
The Big Cats of 'Tiger King' Will Live and Die in a Cage
Wantonly breeding a tiger in captivity and releasing it into the wild could be terrible for the native population.
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NASA Wants to Photograph the Surface of an Exoplanet
Our galaxy is potentially full of habitable planets. A team of scientists plans to take a picture of one by turning the sun into a...
Yet Another Consequence of the Pandemic: More Plastic Waste
This new normal means mountains of single-use plastic—and few places to put it but the dump.
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The New Math Bridge Beyond Fermat’s Last Theorem
Two papers, representing the work of more than a dozen mathematicians, have finally figured out how to connect two realms that were...
The Real Reason Veterinarians Gave a Tiger a Covid-19 Test
It’s hard for humans in New York City to get a test for the coronavirus. So when a Bronx Zoo tiger tested positive for Covid-19, it...
How to Whirl a Squirrel off of a Bird Feeder
In a viral video, a backyard snack bandit gets his just desserts. Next time he'll want to check the physics of circular motion.
Space Photos of the Week: The Super Pink Moon
Our satellite has inspired great writers for centuries. So we've paired these images with verses from literary stargazers—can you...
A New, Plastic-Busting Enzyme Can Break Down Water Bottles
The end result of the reaction is a raw material that can be reused in new products.
Farmworkers 'Can't Pick Strawberries Over Zoom'
Field workers face many risks trying to feed a nation during the pandemic: crowded conditions, a lack of safety protections, and hunger...
Astronaut Mike Massimino on How to Make the Most of This...
We’re all feeling a little cooped up right now. So why not shelter in place like you’re in a space shuttle, orbiting above the Earth?
