Scientists Detect First Mid-Sized Black Hole via Gravitational Waves
Thanks to LIGO and Virgo detectors, scientists have finally heard the 7-billion-year-old 'bang’ from the creation of an intermediate-mass black hole. ...read more
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These Tiny Boats Can Float Upside Down on Levitating Liquid
Seeing is believing — but the science behind this trick is more than meets the eye. ...read more
A $5 Coronavirus Test Can Deliver Results in 15 Minutes. Here’s How It Works
Give a nurse 15 minutes and a nasal swab, and they might be able to tell you if you have coronavirus with this low-cost, rapid antigen test. ...read more
How At-Home Clear Aligners Improve Oral Care as Travel is Halted
Cropland vs Climate Change: A Conversation with Wolfgang Busch
The molecular biologist describes how genetically engineered corn and wheat could become powerful tools for de-carbonizing the planet. ...read more
Watch Out: Objects in the Universe are Bigger than They Appear
Distant galaxies loom large in the sky, and butt right into our personal space. ...read more
Grain-Free Diets Have Been Linked to Serious Heart Problems in Dogs
The FDA and other researchers are investigating the link between grain-free dog food and a heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy. ...read more
The U.S. Recycling System Is Flawed. Here’s How We Can Do Better
Recycling materials correctly in the age of international restrictions and a pandemic isn’t easy. ...read more
NASA’s Europa Clipper Will Find Out if Europa is Habitable
Humanity’s first dedicated spacecraft meant to explore Jupiter's moon Europa will be complete by 2023 — and it's custom built to find out whether life can exist on the ocean world. ...read more
Face Selectivity in the Blind Brain
The fusiform face area (FFA) responds to touching faces in people born blind. ...read more