Science & Tech

Science & Tech

Explore the discoveries that reveal how the world works, alongside the technologies that extend, reshape, and sometimes challenge what’s possible.

The rocky horror show poster.
"Time Warp" all the way back to 1800s spiritualism, magic performances, and spook shows.
An image of the Martian surface.
Sophisticated rovers have found the conditions for Martian life, as well as the building blocks of life, but never life itself. AI can help.
The black holes logo with a starry background.
12mins
When black holes disappear, what happens to the stuff that fell in? Physicist Brian Cox explains.
Friedmann equation
If you said "with the Big Bang," congratulations: that was our best answer as of ~1979. Here's what we've learned in all the time since.
A white rat with long hair standing on a black background.
A new study provides the first proof-of-principle that genetic material transferred from one species to another can increase both longevity and healthspan in the recipient animal.
An image showcasing the captivating shape of space featuring a mesmerizing red and blue nebula.
Einstein's theory of general relativity introduced the concept of space having a shape. So, what is the shape of space?
Two people laying down in a field, reflecting on their habits and contemplating their battles with depression.
A healthy lifestyle even protects those who are genetically predisposed to depression.
A little alien talking on a telephone.
"If we find just one other example of biology out there, then life is not an accident."
A treacherous winding road on the side of a mountain in the worst weather conditions.
A combination of factors make the weather at New Hampshire's Mount Washington arguably the most brutal in the world.
LIGO squeezed light
There's a quantum limit to how precisely anything can be measured. By squeezing light, LIGO has now surpassed all previous limitations.
A black and blue image of a chemical symbol featuring mirror image.
This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.
aliens
A true scientific view of if, where, and when extraterrestrial life exists is within our grasp thanks to biosignatures and technosignatures.
A map showing the world's major cities.
According to the CDC, 50 countries worldwide have drinkable tap water. But look closer, and the picture is more nuanced.
Keywords: Joyce Neighbors

Description: A black and white photo featuring Joyce Neighbors standing proudly next to a rocket.
A woman’s name would undermine the credibility of the mission. Names of former Nazis, however, were no problem.
entropy 2 stroke engine
The second law of thermodynamics is an inviolable law of reality. Here's what everyone should know about closed, open, and isolated systems.
“To take this in, you need to ride inside the mathematical symbols.” 
A painting of a robot standing on top of a cliff.
To reap the benefits of AI technologies, businesses must keep humans in the driving seat.
Green chalkboard filled with various mathematical equations, graphs, and formulas written in black marker.
3mins
Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
NASA's JWST captures the deepest view of galaxies in the night sky.
JWST has already broken many of Hubble's cosmic records. Perhaps additional record-breakers already exist within this data-rich image?