Technology
NASA Didn’t Find Aliens—but if You See Any UFOs, Holler
The agency assembled a panel of experts to figure out how to handle future sightings, in case the truth is out there.
Libya’s Deadly Floods Show the Growing Threat of Medicanes
Entire neighborhoods of the Libyan city of Derna have vanished following devastating floods wrought by Storm Daniel. Such storms are...
No, This Is Not an Alien. Here’s Why
Two “nonhuman beings” were shown off during a bizarre hearing of Mexico’s Congress. The bodies are believed to be a muddle of human...
Scientists Say You’re Looking for Alien Civilizations All...
A new report lays out a modern way to search for E.T., calling for better use of big data and machine learning techniques.
Why Some Animals Thrive in Cities
Why does some wildlife thrive in the city? Figuring this out is the first step to boosting urban biodiversity. And that's good for...
Covid Boosters Can’t Outpace New Mutations. Here’s Why...
The latest vaccines are designed to target XBB.1.5, the dominant variant throughout much of 2023—until now.
Serious Brain Trauma Starts Well Before Young Athletes...
Brain injury from contact sports doesn't just affect professional athletes. A new study of amateur athletes who died before turning...
Yes, There’s a New Covid Variant. No, You Shouldn’t Panic
The Pirola Covid variant has an alarming number of mutations, but it doesn’t seem to be taking hold or causing severe illness.
Rivers Are Drowning in Toxic Sludge
Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix.
Blue-Green Algae Is Filling Rivers With Toxic Sludge
Harmful algal blooms are taking over as the world warms and grows richer in carbon dioxide—and there’s no easy fix.
