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Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin eyes breakthrough with reusable New Glenn launch amid SpaceX rivalry
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin is set to achieve a major milestone by reusing a New Glenn rocket booster for the first time on Sunday. This heavy-lift...
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Graphene just defied a fundamental law of physics
In a major breakthrough, scientists have observed electrons in graphene flowing like a nearly frictionless liquid, defying a core law of physics....
NASA's Artemis 2 moon shot just landed on Saturday Night Live — space toilet jokes and all (video)
NASA's Artemis 2 moon mission wowed the world enough to earn a space spoof skit on Saturday Night Live one day after a perfect splashdown. Watch...
Blue Origin reuses New Glenn booster for the first time in Florida launch
Blue Origin, the U.S. space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Sunday successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket,...
Why Do Humans Cry? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Its True Purpose
Research suggests that crying is not a sign of weakness, but one of the most sophisticated social technologies in the natural world.
The people you live with could be changing your gut bacteria
Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds—it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study of island birds, those...
Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's
Boosting the brain's waste-disposal system is increasingly showing promise for Alzheimer's disease, with a study now suggesting that a novel...
New butterfly species in Arunachal named after Zubeen Garg
In a breathtaking discovery, a new species of butterfly named the Basar Duke has emerged in the picturesque Basar region of Arunachal Pradesh....
Embryo Fossil is Missing Puzzle Piece Thrilling Scientists with Oldest Proof that Mammal Ancestors Laid Eggs
A remarkable new discovery is shedding light on one of the greatest survival stories in Earth’s history—and answering a decades-old scientific...
Bright quantum light emission achieved at room temperature in 2D semiconductors
A joint research team led by Professor Park Kyoung-Duck and Associate Director Suh Yung Doug of the Center for Multidimensional Carbon Materials...
This Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026
"Rise Wiseman" might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.
A key solution to climate change isn't happening – and that's good
Removing CO2 from the atmosphere by capturing the carbon from burning biomass is supposed to save the planet, but it looks like the flagship...
10 science-backed ways to feel more 'at home' in your own house
From avoiding high-contrast colors to redesigning your space to better fit your social life, these are 10 expert-backed tips on feeling more...
Before ACs, Indian Homes Had a Built-In Cooling System To Rest Called Thinnai
Before air conditioners became a staple in Indian homes, there existed a built-in cooling system that worked quietly and effectively with nature....
Coalition Pushed for Cycling Lanes and Better Buses and Got Them, Transforming Manila in the Process
For decades, 98% of transportation-related funding and infrastructure went to the 6% of people in the Philippines who own cars. Now after years of...
Is this the most niche scientific tourist attraction in the world?
Feedback is delighted by the discovery of a very specific scientific sculpture park in China – and wonders if readers can top it
Is a super El Niño imminent, and what could the impacts be?
A planet-warming El Niño climate phase is now developing, and some models predict it could turn out to be the strongest on record
The invisibility cloak inventor now has better tricks up his sleeve
John Pendry is known for creating an invisibility cloak. Twenty years on, he has used the same principles to fashion an even more powerful kind of...
'That was a wonderful toilet': Artemis 2 commander defends mission's lunar loo
Artemis 2's groundbreaking space toilet doesn't deserve the bad press it's gotten over the past two weeks, according to mission commander Reid Wiseman.
This strange “pearling” motion inside cells could change how we understand disease
Mitochondria don’t just generate energy—they also carefully organize their own DNA in a surprisingly elegant way. Scientists have discovered that...
The best new science-fiction books of April 2026
A collection of stories set in George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards universe and a novel from The Expanse author James S. A. Corey are among the...
How IonQ Became the Most Exciting Name in Quantum Computing This Week
IonQ’s breakthrough, announced this week, brings us closer than ever before to unlocking the quantum internet. DARPA is taking note, and the...
Why is it so hard to change your mind?
Changing your opinion can be difficult, and it’s sometimes even seen as a flaw. But research shows being open-minded has a host of benefits....
USDA Finalizes Rollback of Environmental Permitting Regulations
April 9, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week finalized a rule that will overhaul how the agency implements a key...
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