Blue Origin rocket exploded on launchpad, throwing the future of NASA’s Artemis program into question
During an evening test fire on May 28, 2026, a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket…
After you upload your data to the cloud, where does it go? The challenge of dual-use technologies
Most of us don’t worry too much about where our data goes. We store documents…
Europe and Japan push supercomputing boundaries
Stepping inside a supercomputer facility is usually an overwhelming experience. These vast machines contain hundreds…
Rare male red pipefish carrying eggs on its trunk spotted in Sydney
The red pipefish (Notiocampus ruber) is a rare relative of seahorses and seadragons found only…
Wildfire risk is now spreading to cool climates like the Scottish Highlands and Irish uplands
The most destructive wildfire season on record in Europe was in 2025, with more than…
How does your body lose weight? An obesity doctor explains why one size doesn’t fit all in weight loss
For decades, people have been told that their weight problems can be solved by math:…
What are misfluencers and what can be done about false information online?
Misleading information online is often treated as a technical glitch, something that better algorithms or…
Some technologies use accelerated natural processes to capture carbon – but can they store it durably?
Natural geological processes have been regulating Earth’s climate for millions of years. Accelerated versions of…
Today’s bans on DIY repairs of everything from cell phones to tractors grew out of Hollywood’s fear of videotaping
If you have ever tried to repair something, realized that it was beyond your financial…
SpaceX is poised to go public and test the latest version of its massive Starship rocket amidst criticism about its environmental impact
SpaceX is proceeding with two major milestones with consequences that could be, at a minimum,…