There’s a lot we don’t know about ocean CO₂ removal
There are some intriguing ideas, but big questions remain about all of them.
Science // Science & Exploration
Leaky valve issue forces Boeing to swap out Starliner’s service module
"Ongoing investigation efforts continue to validate the most probable cause."
“The situation is critical”: Minnesota hospitals beg people to get vaccinated
"How can we as a society stand by and watch people die?"
This little piggy doesn’t like heat and low barometric pressure
Researchers say tracking feral pig movement can help save crops, slow disease.
Children poisoned by birthday cake decorations loaded with lead, copper
Some cake "luster dusts" are safe to eat—others are definitely not.
Congress fails to pin down oil company execs on their bad-faith arguments
Spin, lobbying, and obfuscation still rule the day.
Juno reveals deep 3D structure of Jupiter’s massive storms
Juno has opened a new window onto the dark, deep atmosphere of Jupiter.
Honda has already developed a prototype engine for a rocket
"We believe that we have made huge progress in this development."
Rocket Report: Russia finally agrees to fly SpaceX, Firefly targets early 2022
"From our viewpoint, SpaceX has gained sufficient experience."
COVID trial using antidepressant cut short due to apparent effectiveness
It's not a cure, but it seems to keep some at-risk people out of the hospital.
Florida strips federal funding from schools as further punishment for masking
The state withheld nearly $700,000 in funding from two counties.
Scientists recreated classic origin-of-life experiment and made a new discovery
1952 Miller-Urey experiment showed organic molecules forming from inorganic precursors.
Climate change is shifting polar bears’ Arctic menu, research shows
Polar bears are eating different prey as climate change alters the Arctic.
A once-quiet battle to replace the space station suddenly is red hot
Three competitors have already entered the arena. More are expected.
Mystery of deadly US infections solved; aromatherapy spray at Walmart to blame
The room sprays contain gemstones—and a deadly bacteria found in the tropics.
