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.

proton internal structure
It's 2024, and we still only know of the fundamental particles of the Standard Model: nothing more. But these 8 unanswered questions remain.
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Predicted way back in the 1960s, the discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 completed the Standard Model. Here's why it remains fascinating.
Three minimalistic white figurines sit on small platforms in front of a grid of squares, some orange, on a light grey background.
Acclaimed writer Mauro Javier Cárdenas used AI in his latest work to surprising effect.
A serene beach scene at dusk with a distant pier, a few people walking along the shoreline, and gentle waves hitting the sand. The sky is cloudy with rays of light breaking through, hinting at the subtle potential for tidal power beneath the surface.
For well over a century, engineers have proposed harnessing the ocean’s tides for energy. But the idea hasn’t seemed to register in many places.
Animated countdown timer at zero with the word "MINUS" appearing after the countdown, displayed over a background transitioning from red to blue.
The threats Mars astronauts face — and how NASA is working to solve them.
A Facetime Video call screen showing an incoming call from "ChatGPT" with an AI icon, featuring a red decline button and a green accept button.
We will believe in AGI when it calls on Facetime.
Abstract green fractal design with smooth, curved lines converging at a central point, resembling a flowing, symmetrical pattern against a dark background, inspired by AI physics.
A new technique that can automatically classify phases of physical systems could help scientists investigate novel materials.
A black and white photo of a young child holding a vintage telephone receiver to their ear, with an excited expression. The background features graphic designs of sound waveforms and orange flames, evoking the intense energy of death metal.
If music is a window onto truth, what does screaming reveal?
Stellar explosion
The expanding Universe, in many ways, is the ultimate out-of-equilibrium system. After enough time passes, will we eventually get there?
A diagram of the solar system illustrates the heliosphere, detailing the termination shock, heliopause, and bow shock, along with the paths of Pioneer 10, Pioneer 11, Voyager 1, and Voyager 2. This visual representation underscores key aspects of fundamental science in our cosmic neighborhood.
Some think the reason fundamental scientific revolutions are so rare is because of groupthink. It's not; it's hard to mess with success.
Close-up of a person's beard and glasses on the right side with numbers "7", "30", and "65" shown in varying typographical styles across the center, subtly referencing the 7-38-55 rule. The background is abstract with dark and light tones.
If words are really only 7% of communication, then why would anyone need to learn a foreign language?
A close-up of a metallic conical structure, set against a dark wireframe background. The structure has reflective surfaces and appears to be part of a scientific or industrial apparatus.
Scientists are searching for dark matter particles that are trillions or even quadrillion times lighter than the more traditional searches. 
LHC insides
CERN's Large Hadron Collider is the most powerful particle accelerator ever. To go even further, we'll have to overcome something big.
An assortment of half-empty drinks in various plastic cups, some with ice and garnishes, is spread across a dark surface—a telltale sign of the previous night's hangover remedy attempts.
The hangover "cures" on the market don't work. A new hydrogel does.
Close-up of a hand holding a blue object, with a digitally altered, grainy effect and a circular line overlay on the image. The background features a mix of white, red, and pink hues.
GLP-1 agonists may be able to treat addiction, prevent Alzheimer’s, and more.
A 3D molecular model showing a complex structure of intertwined green proteins and grey DNA strands on a black background.
Profluent’s new platform is like ChatGPT for genetic technology.
A dark, rocky planet is shown in space with a bright star in the background, surrounded by numerous smaller stars and cosmic dust clouds.
In 2023, data from the James Webb Space Telescope soured hopes that TRAPPIST-1 c had an atmosphere. That disappointment might have been premature.
hubble tension
The mutual distance between well-separated galaxies increases with time as the Universe expands. What else expands, and what doesn't?
A view of Earth from space with a bright sunburst at the planet's edge. Stars and a dark expanse of space serve as the background.
The number of planets that could support life may be far greater than previously thought, a recent discovery suggests.
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It’s not a gambit. It’s not fraud. It’s not driven by opinion, prejudice, or bias. It's not unchallengeable. And it's more than facts alone.