Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos
When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics “for decisive contributions…
Humpback whale’s unusual response to dead calf raises questions about animal grief
A humpback whale repeatedly touched and stayed beside her dead newborn, raising new questions about maternal attachment and…
How Much Microplastic Is Falling From the Sky?
The challenge is that there still isn’t one standard way to measure how much microplastic falls from the…
Will Singapore take action against companies responsible for haze? NEA says it’s monitoring situation
SINGAPORE – Since air quality in Singapore first dipped into unhealthy levels on Sept 4 after a couple…
Astronomers combined 16.7 years of gamma-ray data with 4.9 years of FAST radio observations to confirm a 3.2-millisecond pulsar has two companions, including a Sun-like star on a 73.5-year orbit
The data confirmed the white-dwarf companion and detected gamma-ray emission associated with the pulsar. More significantly, they uncovered…
Physicists Built a Black Hole in a Lab. Then It Swallowed Sound. : ScienceAlert
Sound can be a tricksy beast to try to harness. It fills the world around us, bursting from…
A 24-hour livestream lets you watch adorable newborn cheetah cubs at the National Zoo : NPR
If you’re looking for an (adorable!) break from the news, we have a furry suggestion: The Smithsonian’s cheetah…
China unveils nuclear optical clock for ultra‑precise timing
Scientists from Tsinghua University and other Chinese research institutions have developed a nuclear optical clock that measures time…
Since 2004, Bill Gates has sent millions of anti-malaria nets to Africa, but the donated gear has been devastating local waters for years |
Millions of insecticide-treated mosquito nets distributed across Africa to prevent malaria are being repurposed as fishing gear, raising…
NASA captures a stunning transformation in Australia’s red outback
A spectacular explosion of wildflowers has transformed the normally dry, rust-colored landscape of Western Australia into a vibrant…
Quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac awarded 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize – Physics World
Quantum physicist Ignacio Cirac awarded 2026 Isaac Newton Medal and Prize – Physics World Skip to main content…
The National Forests With The Most Copperheads
Camp at Koomer Ridge Campground in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest on a warm night, and you might…