Climate change is harming the health of Americans, and they know it
New survey also shows growing trust in scientists and health professionals.
Science // Science & Exploration
These hot oil droplets can bounce off any surface
Droplets of less volatile liquids like soybean oil and silicone oil have lower saturation pressures than water.
AI versus the brain and the race for general intelligence
We already have an example of general intelligence, and it doesn't look like AI.
A small microbial ecosystem has formed on the International Space Station
The largest study yet of the ISS's microbes hints we’re may be keeping it too clean.
We’ve figured out the basics of a shape-shifting, T-1000-style material
A pack of small robots can do liquid/solid transitions and adopt different shapes.
Brewing tea removes lead from water
High surface area of the tea leaves means they can adsorb toxic metals released by the boiling water.
COVID shots protect kids from long COVID—and don’t cause sudden death
Researchers recommend kids stay up to date on the COVID vaccines.
In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damage
Senate Republicans flagged thousands of grants as “woke DEI” research. What does that really mean?
Flashy exotic birds can actually glow in the dark
The birds, known for their showy displays, look even more colorful than we thought.
The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
Specialized structures in the animal's claws can seemingly absorb impact.
Researchers figure out how to get fresh lithium into batteries
Regular doses of lithium let a battery survive nearly 12K cycles (and counting).
Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help
Study provides evidence that our relatives have a "theory of mind."
Let us spray: River dolphins launch pee streams into air
It's unclear why river dolphins do this, but it might serve some kind of social function.
Greenland’s glaciers are falling apart faster than expected
New 3D study shows meltwater driving fissures deeper into the glacial ice.
It seems the FAA office overseeing SpaceX’s Starship probe still has some bite
The political winds have shifted in Washington, but the FAA hasn't yet changed its tune on Starship.
