The X-Rays Thought to Prove What Makes Up Dark Matter Don’t, In Fact, Prove the Connection
Dark matter might still be made of sterile neutrinos — but scans of our own galaxy couldn’t find the supposed signals proving the connection. ...read more
Author: Vishay Singh
VIDEO: The Sun: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Hot
We’re still learning a lot about the sun, including what cool sounds it makes. ...read more
Why We Buy Weird Things in Times of Crisis
With COVID-19 making its way around the United States, people are emptying stores of toilet paper. Archaeology throws a light on other bouts of odd consumer behavior. ...read more
How Robots Could Help on the Frontlines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Whether it’s disinfecting, throat swabbing or even keeping patients company, robots could one day arrive at a hospital near you. ...read more
A Bit of Less Bad Than Usual News About the Arctic
Arctic sea ice has reached its maximum extent for the year, and it is 'only' the 11th lowest in the 42-year satellite record. ...read more
Closing in on the New Coronavirus
The eye-catching spikes sticking out from the surface of SARS-CoV-2 may inspire new ways to prevent or treat Covid-19 infections. ...read more
Life’s Little Oscillations
A bevy of intricate biochemical fluctuations inside cells rule the natural world. Scientists are trying to figure out how they all work. ...read more
Digital Simulations Herald a New Era of Intelligent Measurement
Measuring the world around us has always been a time-consuming business. Now researchers say computer simulations could do the job instead. ...read more
Fear Can Spread From Person to Person Faster Than the Coronavirus — But There Are Ways to Slow It Down
It can feel like everyone is stewing in anxiety about COVID-19 and seeing other people freak out can make you freak out more. A psychiatrist explains this phenomenon, and how to keep it in check. ...read more
How to Build a Mechanical Ventilator For a Few Hundred Euros
A global team of physicists, engineers and medics have published the design of a low-cost, simple ventilator that they are readying for mass production — now. ...read more