Beyond Carl Sagan’s Cosmos: A Conversation with Ann Druyan
The creator of the new Cosmos television series reflects on humanity's long path toward scientific enlightenment. ...read more
Month: March 2020
How Big Are Neutron Stars?
Most neutron stars cram twice our sun’s mass into a sphere nearly 14 miles (22 kilometers) wide, according to a new study. That size implies a black hole can often swallow a neutron star whole. ...read more
Watching the Planet While Stuck in the House
You might be stuck in your house, but you can still watch the planet in action in near real time. ...read more
The Amazing Psychedelic Bamboozle
An experiment on the effects of psychedelic drugs on creativity was actually a creative deception ...read more
‘Slime Mold’ Helps Astronomers Map the Universe’s Dark Matter
The food-seeking behavior of a simple organism is helping astronomers trace the universe’s vast cosmic web, dark matter and all. ...read more
What Color Were Dinosaurs?
We know a lot about dinosaurs. But this question has stumped scientists for decades. ...read more
Researchers Dig Up 3,400-Year-Old Ball Courts in Mexico
The playing fields were hotspots for ancient Mesoamerican culture. ...read more
Why Coronavirus Is Turning People Into Hoarders: A Q&A on the Psychology of Pandemics
How the coronavirus pandemic is impacting our mental health — and turning some of us into suburban survivalists. ...read more
Protecting Yourself From Coronavirus: Separating Truth From Misinformation
The coronavirus pandemic is changing fast, so it’s crucial not to let false information get the better of you. ...read more
Western Gorillas’ Territorial Behaviors Suggest Their Social World Is More Complex Than We Thought
In some spaces, neighbors share a tree while eating — and in others, things get violent. ...read more