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.

Europa may be difficult to access. But if a recent study is correct, its subsurface ocean would be more accessible than previously thought.
A study finds prescription medications and dangerous unlisted ingredients in ordinary supplements.
A baby crib at night
SIDS deaths have decreased worldwide, but research has yet to solve this medical mystery.
math awe
Mathematics and religion both embody awe-inspiring, eternal truths.
John Templeton Foundation
science
Nature is a whole. The sciences should be, too.
Mayan ruins San Bartolo
The Mayan calendar is revered for its impeccable accuracy. Now, a recent excavation in Guatemala reveals how the system developed over time.
NEO Surveyor
Most potentially hazardous asteroids remain unidentified. NEO surveyor could change that, but only if it's funded, and soon.
gravity time
Extremely precise atomic clocks are not just of theoretical interest; they could help detect impending volcanic eruptions or melting glaciers.
humans universe
All life forms, anywhere in our Universe, are chemically connected yet completely unique.
life mars
Was there ever life on Mars? Is there life on Mars now? Did it originate there or here, on Earth? All possibilities are fascinating.
James Webb Hubble
Look out at a distant object, and you're not seeing it as it is today. It's size, brightness, and actual distance are all different.
Symmetrical objects are less complex than non-symmetrical ones. Perhaps evolution acts as an algorithm with a bias toward simplicity.
A frayed rope pulled from both ends against a solid orange background, with strands unraveling on each side—capturing the tension felt when you’re learning how to apologize and mend strained connections.
Dr. Amrisha Vaish explains the science of remorse, guilt, and an effective apology.
It was supposed to have a 5.5-10 year lifetime, and take 6 months to calibrate. It's performing better than anyone anticipated.
Israel looks to deploy its “Iron Beam” air-defense system within the year.
anxiety medication
Disulfiram is an FDA-approved drug for the treatment of chronic alcoholism. It might also serve as anti-anxiety medication.
Fish are surprisingly good in numbers tests — a skill that sometimes makes the difference between life and death.
Two types of leaves for two different drastic weather conditions.