Russia’s Space Program Is in Big Trouble
A set of Soyuz spacecraft coolant leaks hints that Roscosmos is struggling as the space agency loses international partnerships and funding......»»
What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe
Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form......»»
India’s Sacred Groves Are Resurrecting a Vanishing Forest
Botanists and community stewards are using patches of native flora as blueprints to revive tropical dry evergreen ecosystems from near-extinction......»»
The Filthy Truth About Your Tap Water
The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue......»»
It’s Official: No More Crispr Babies—for Now
In the face of safety risks, experts have tightened the reins on heritable genome editing—but haven’t ruled out using it someday......»»
Your Tap Water Is Filthy, but That Could Finally Change
The US is proposing bold action to clean thousands of PFAS “forever chemicals” out of drinking water. It’s long overdue......»»
Your Nighttime Snores and Coughs May Be Unique
Early research aims to look for patterns in an individual’s sleep sounds using deep neural networks—with potential applications for health care......»»
Insect Farming Is Booming. But Is It Cruel?
More than a trillion insects are raised each year as high-protein, low-carbon animal feed, but the practice might have an ethical blind spot......»»
How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine
We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night’s sleep......»»
How a Beam of Pellets Could Blast a Probe Into Deep Space
Researchers seek to develop advanced propulsion systems that can transform long-distance space exploration......»»
A Gene Therapy Cure for Sickle Cell Is on the Horizon
Two life-altering treatments could soon be available, but questions remain about how accessible and affordable they’ll be......»»
Pi Is Hiding Everywhere
For Pi Day, let’s track down the surprising spots where this mathematical constant turns up, from the quantum world to the everyday one......»»
How to Lucid Dream (Even if You Think You Can’t)
Want to take control inside your dreams? Turns out it’s a skill you can practice......»»
Europe Is Bracing for (Another) Devastating Drought
After unusually low amounts of rain and snow this winter, the continent faces a severe water shortage......»»
Solar Panels Floating in Reservoirs? We’ll Drink to That
Floating photovoltaic systems, or “floatovoltaics,” provide electricity and reduce evaporation. Plus, you don’t need to clear land for a solar farm......»»
The Electron Is Having a (Magnetic) Moment. It’s a Big Deal
A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake......»»
How to Fix a Broken Sleep Schedule
Whether you struggle to drift off or wake up in the morning, these tips can help you get the rest you deserve......»»
How Quantum Physicists ‘Flipped Time’ (and Didn’t)
In 2022, two teams made photons act as if time were simultaneously flowing in both directions, which could point to a way to boost quantum devices......»»
As Millions of Solar Panels Age Out, Recyclers Hope to Cash In
Photovoltaic panels contain valuable metals, including silver and copper—but the supply of expired panels may overwhelm the capacity to process them......»»
The Daylight Saving Time Mess Just Won"t Go Away
Changing the clocks is bad for your health and bad for the economy. The US and Europe are trying to stop the seasonal switches, but with little success......»»