James Webb and Hubble telescopes reveal Saturn’s chaotic atmosphere in the most comprehensive view yet
Saturn may be famous for its rings, but it has long fascinated scientists for other reasons. It’s a restless atmosphere formed by fierce winds, stubborn megastorms, and strange weather patterns that can last for years. Now, two new views from the James Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope are cutting through the ringed […]
AI systems are enabling mass surveillance in the US, but there are no national laws that “meaningfully limit” the use of this data.
For decades, urban planning in the United States has been dominated by the automobile. Few would have predicted that they would one day also function as monitoring nodes. Thousands of towns and cities across the United States have installed automatic license plate readers at major intersections, bridges, and highway exit ramps. Article continues below you […]
Hubble images taken 25 years apart show major changes in the iconic Crab Nebula — Space Photo of the Week
simple facts What it is: The Crab Nebula (also known as M1), a supernova remnant Location: 6,500 light years away in the constellation Taurus. Share date: March 23, 2026 The Hubble Space Telescope’s remarkable lifespan has given astronomers the opportunity to observe not only how distant celestial objects look up close, but also how they […]
What would happen to the Earth if the sun suddenly disappeared?
The Sun has been Earth’s partner ever since our planet was born. But what would happen to our home planet if the sun suddenly disappeared? To understand the fate of Earth without a sun, it’s important to know how both came about. The Sun formed about 4.6 billion years ago. During this time, a giant […]
Gut microbes associated with Mediterranean diet increase muscle strength in mice
People with strong muscles are more likely to have certain bacteria in their guts, and feeding mice this bacterial strain made them stronger, a new study has found. The study authors say this microorganism could be part of probiotic supplements, which could increase muscle strength. However, this requires researchers to find a way to store […]
This week’s science news: NASA unveils nuclear rocket, reproduction in space proves difficult, why weed gives people munchies
This week’s science news was packed with interesting new facts about how the human body works, including the discovery that weightlessness means zero game for humans trying to reproduce in space. A new study shows that sperm migration, fertilization, and embryo development are significantly disrupted in simulated microgravity. This discovery could pose serious problems for […]
Mysterious medical episode that left astronaut unable to speak points to one of NASA’s biggest risks as moon mission gets into full swing
As NASA prepares to fly four astronauts around the moon on the 10-day Artemis II mission, a veteran astronaut’s unexplained illness in orbit is highlighting one of the biggest risks of deep space travel: the need for emergency medical systems. NASA astronaut Michael Finke said a sudden incident aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in […]
Our fossil fuel economy is a house in the sand, and President Trump’s Iran war is about to bring it down. The need to transition to clean energy has never been clearer. |Michael Mann
President Donald Trump’s war against Iran is the perfect embodiment of what is wrong with continued dependence on fossil fuels. And it puts an exclamation point on the case for transitioning to clean energy. Renewable energy promises safer, domestically sustainable and inexhaustible energy sources through wind, solar, geothermal and energy storage technologies. It will not […]
Stargazing equipment needed for April 2026
April brings some very exciting night sky events as the winter constellations sit low in the night sky. The full moon at the beginning of the month is a great target for beginners, and not only can you enjoy the breathtaking Lyrid meteor shower (during new moon week, of course), but you’ll also see two […]
DNA shed by every living thing is lurking in the environment — and it could tell us how Earth is changing in real time
There’s a spa floating in the middle of Lake Erie. It has a sauna, a steam room and even a cubicle filled with snow. Upstairs, there are luxury lounges, a huge library, a curated art collection by notable artists, and a panoramic lecture theater with floor-to-ceiling windows. Passengers are busy dining, surrounded by sommeliers, in […]