Science

Astronomers discover new quasi-moon orbiting the Earth

For more than sixty years, a tiny asteroid has been moving in step with Earth, hidden from view until recently.

High school student develops inexpensive way to remove microplastics from drinking water Rebecca Shavit

AI and eye tracking could transform how kids learn online Joshua Shavit

Cultures around the world define being ‘cool’ in the same way, study finds Mac Oliveau

Cosmic warps could be the missing key to planet formation Mac Oliveau

Ultra-processed foods found to drive inflammation and obesity Mac Oliveau

New laser technique reveals nearly 20 previously hidden states of matter Joshua Shavit

Blood sugar is key to men’s reproductive health, study finds Mac Oliveau

Scientists found the genetic switch that makes primary cilia grow Joshua Shavit

AI breakthrough predicts how mRNA makes proteins inside the body Mac Oliveau

DART spacecraft’s asteroid impact informs new planetary defense strategy Joseph Shavit

Scientists link sleep apnea to faster mental decline Joseph Shavit

Sunlight’s hidden electric field linked to faster water evaporation Rebecca Shavit

Astronomers found the building blocks of new planets swirling around two young stars Mac Oliveau

AI drone swarms revolutionize wildfire detection and air quality monitoring Joshua Shavit

Brain recordings reveal the secret to visual memory storage Mac Oliveau

Gene discovery could lead to new treatments for cancer and other diseases tied to vitamin D deficiency Joshua Shavit