Nuclear fusion occurs when smaller atoms combine into bigger elements. For a century, scientists have struggled to make it—and its energy—a clean, safe reality on Earth. Two powerful new magnets just made nuclear fusion draw closer. […]
An iceberg passing Antarctica almost took a chunk of the icy continent with it. The iceberg, designated A-74, was originally a piece of the continent but broke off in February. Antarctica is the world’s largest desert. […]
A newly-made, two-dimensional material defies laws of physics such as friction. The so-called “supersolid” exists as a quantum mechanical state of matter, with rigidly-structured but delocalized atoms. Friction otherwise exists between any two objects in contact. […]
Human trials will soon begin for an HIV vaccine made by Moderna. The treatment is an mRNA vaccine, meaning it teaches the body to trigger an immune response to certain proteins. It’s the largest drug breakthrough for HIV to date. […]
A major asteroid has a one in 1,700 chance of striking Earth before the year 2300. NASA says Bennu, which is coincidentally about 1,700 feet wide, has a 99.94% chance of missing Earth whenever it passes. Most asteroids come from the asteroid belt. […]
Canine research suggests dogs truly love their owners. MRIs and behavioral studies show that dogs prefer their favorite humans more than treats or bowls of food. Evolution tells us more about dog behavior patterns. […]
Cargo shipowners are beginning to supplement fuel with wind energy. Modern wind sails and rotors look different than those of old, but they share similar functions. Sunlight and Earth’s rotation cause wind. […]
Misinformation on Facebook about COVID-19 vaccines plays a part in vaccine hesitancy. A recent study found that more than half the misleading information on the popular social media site can be traced back to just 12 individuals. New scientific discoveries lead to changes in recommendations for the public. […]
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has landed back on Earth after experiencing weightlessness during space flight. He used part of his fortune from the online shopping company to pay for his recent trip to the edge of space. But is “weightlessness” real? […]
A computer error took Hubble’s systems offline for a month. Now the telescope is back online and already sending new images of distant galaxies back to Earth. Its namesake advanced astronomy 100 years ago. […]
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