Astronauts actually get stuck in space all the time
Imagine going on a weeklong business trip and not coming home until the following year. That may be the situation […]
A new element on the periodic table might be within reach
To expand the periodic table, it might be time to go titanium. A new study lays the groundwork to expand
The world’s record-breaking heat has lasted 14 months. When will it end?
In its latest global climate report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that July was the 14th straight month
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
Dark matter experiments get a first peek at the ‘neutrino fog’
The neutrino “fog” is beginning to materialize. Lightweight subatomic particles called neutrinos have begun elbowing their way into the data
The nearest midsized black hole might instead be a horde of lightweights
Contrary to a previous report, there’s no evidence of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s most
Paper cut physics pinpoints the most hazardous types of paper
Any way you slice it, a paper cut is painful. Magazines, letters and books harbor a devious potential for minor
More than 100 bacteria species can flourish in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The irradiating environment within a microwave oven might
The historic ‘Wow!’ signal may finally have a source. Sorry, it’s not aliens
One of the most compelling potential signs of extraterrestrial communication might have an astrophysical explanation. Called the “Wow!” signal, the
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is