Science

This High School Science Concept May Be The Key To Massively Advanced Pathogen Detection

Microfluidic electrophoresis could lead to faster, cheaper pathogen detection everywhere.

This “Antiquated” Star Trek Tech Could Actually Be The Future Of Space Travel

Could giant sails be the next big breakthrough in space travel? Bet on it.

The Weird Look Of Modern Bike Helmets Are Nothing Compared To Their Pith And Leather Forebears

Trust us, you wouldn’t want to crash with an early 20th century helmet.

How Pseudoscience Obscures The Real Dangers Found In Meteor Showers

How a meteor shower could, one day, pose a troubling scenario.

Do Brain-Training Games Actually Work? It’s Complicated

Brain-training games may have cognitive benefits — but exactly what they are is a matter of debate.

Why Can’t We Quit Diet Coke? The Drink Hacks Our Brains In More Ways Than One

The formulation hacks our brain in ways that we don’t really have as much control over.

Researchers Found Bird Flu In Pigs — Here’s Why That’s So Worrisome

The latest move for H5N1 influenza has researchers more concerned than ever.

The Webb Telescope Found A Planet Orbiting A Star 35 Light Years Away — Its Data Is Just Plain Odd

A recent study suggests an exoplanet orbiting daringly close to its small star may have a thick atmosphere, but there's reason to be skeptical.

We’ve Been Wrong About the Pompeii Victims All Along

DNA shows that the victims of Pompeii aren’t who we thought they were.

A NASA Psychologist Reveals 3 Mental Health Hacks Astronauts Use In Space

Here’s how astronauts maintain their mental mettle.