- February 23, 2024
Stunning Comet Could Photobomb This April’s Total Solar Eclipse
February 23, 2024 3 min read Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks will make its closest approach to the sun this April—right after North America is treated to a
Europe’s Oldest Human-Made ‘Megastructure’ Discovered under Baltic Sea
The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Archaeologists have identified what may be Europe’s oldest human-made
The Strangely Serious Implications of Math’s ‘Ham Sandwich Theorem’
Consider lunch. Perhaps a nice ham sandwich. A slice of a knife neatly halves the ham and its two bread slices. But what if you
This Genetically Engineered Petunia Glows in the Dark and Could Be Yours for $29
Consumers in the United States can now pre-order a genetically engineered plant for their home or garden that glows continuously. At a base cost of
Why Do Birds Have Such Skinny Legs?
February 10, 2024 4 min read The songbirds in your backyard hop around on such itty-bitty legs. Here’s why bird legs are so skinny and
Tougher AI Policies Could Protect Taylor Swift–And Everyone Else–From Deepfakes
For Taylor Swift, the last few months of 2023 were triumphant. Her Eras Tour was named the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. She debuted
As Israel Floods Gaza’s Tunnels with Seawater, Scientists Worry about Aquifer Contamination
Israel’s military has begun injecting “high-flow” seawater into Hamas-built tunnels beneath the Gaza Strip as part of its attempt to “neutralize terrorist infrastructures.” On 30
A Dog Breed’s Size and Face Shape Might Predict How Long It Lives
Every dog has its day, but some dogs get more days than others. Toy poodles can live 18 years or more, while the average Great
Why New Liquified Natural Gas Infrastructure Is on Hold
CLIMATEWIRE | The Biden administration is taking a fresh look at what U.S. liquefied natural gas exports mean for climate change. And the review could push
Puns, Pranks and Puerile Humor: Silly Stories about Serious Science
February 1, 2024 4 min read Seventy-one essays of science trivia, from duck penises to hangover myths By Amy Brady NONFICTION How to Win Friends