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Conceptual illustration of a nuclear warhead intercepting an elongated asteroid approaching Earth. The study modeled nearby detonations rather than direct impacts.
An asteroid’s uneven shape could strongly affect a nuclear deflection attempt. Sandia simulations show why choosing the right side matters.
Joseph Shavitupda
Artist’s reconstruction of brittle stars gathered around whale remains on a shallow seabed, inspired by fossils from Denmark dating back approximately 9.5 million years.
Discoveries9.5-million-year-old whale carcass reveals new brittle star speciesJoshua Shavit
A frost-covered conceptual thermometer points near absolute zero, −273.15°C, the lowest possible temperature.
DiscoveriesWhy cold has a limit, even if the universe does notJoseph Shavit
Artist’s illustration of a laser-excited liquid-crystal microcavity, with striped emission shown on a monitor. Researchers observed a room-temperature supersolid phase in the hybrid light-matter condensate formed inside such a device.
DiscoveriesScientists discover a new quantum state of matter that functions at room temperatureShy Cohen
Artist’s impression of a small research satellite above Earth. The planned ETHOS mission will investigate how solar activity changes the upper atmosphere and increases drag on orbiting spacecraft.
SpaceETHOS satellite mission could transform how scientists predict space weatherJoseph Shavit
A self-configuring chip separates partially coherent light into optical modes, with potential uses in microscopy and communication.
InnovationsNew Stanford-built optical chip ‘recycles’ light for faster computing and satellite communicationJoshua Shavit
Illustrative composite of a human, chimpanzee and gorilla alongside brain organoids. Researchers compared stem-cell-derived organoids from all three species to investigate gene regulation during early brain development.
HealthResearchers identify nearly 600 genetic differences in human, chimpanzee and gorilla brainsJoshua Shavit
A new study uncovers seven hidden frog species in Madagascar, offering fresh insight into biodiversity and conservation challenges.
DiscoveriesSeven new frog species discovered in Madagascar reveal hidden biodiversityHannah Shavit-Weiner
Researchers demonstrated that adjusting nanoparticle sizes and the lengths of their molecular coatings allows precise control over how particles connect, overcoming a major challenge in creating advanced materials.
InnovationsMIT breakthrough could transform how scientists design materials at the nanoscaleShy Cohen
Black-and-white photograph of near-Earth asteroid 162173 Ryugu, taken by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft on 11 September 2018.
SpacePowerful X-ray scans of Ryugu reveal a missing component in asteroids and meteoritesJoseph Shavit
Artist’s impression of a hypothetical primordial naked singularity surrounded by luminous gas and distorted starlight. If such objects exist, their exposed extreme-gravity regions could offer clues to quantum gravity.
SpacePrimordial naked singularities could reveal physics hidden deep inside black holesJoseph Shavit
Illustrative laboratory scene depicting fossil-bone analysis. Researchers identified heme-derived molecules associated with mineralized structures interpreted as red blood cells in 115-million-year-old Aratasaurus bones.
DiscoveriesScientists find first-ever evidence of fossilized blood cells in 115-million-year-old dinosaur bonesJoshua Shavit
Researchers found that many commonly discarded plant parts contain substantial dietary fiber, highlighting opportunities for safe, suitable uses in food preparation.
Green ImpactFruit and vegetable scraps may hold more fiber than the parts people eatJoshua Shavit
New thread-based circuits can bend and stretch like fabric, offering a future of nearly invisible wearable health technology.
InnovationsThread-based electronics could transform wearable health devicesRebecca Shavit
Researcher Haoqi Zhao displays a quantum skyrmion chip that preserved the structure of a light pattern despite noise, even after quantum entanglement disappeared during laboratory tests.
DiscoveriesNew skyrmion chip could enable more reliable quantum networksShy Cohen
Illustrative scene of a team reviewing an AI system beside server infrastructure. The proposed Four As framework addresses human control, access, decision-making authority and the distribution of AI’s benefits and burdens.
AIScientists release new ‘four as’ framework to tackle key ethical challenges governing AIShy Cohen
A study of 367 bird species found vocal patterns shared with human speech and song, regardless of whether birds learn their songs.
DiscoveriesBirds and humans share recurring speech and music patterns across 52 languagesHannah Shavit-Weiner