New congressional report: “COVID-19 most likely emerged from a laboratory”
A textbook example of shifting the standards of evidence to suit its authors' needs.
Science // Science & Exploration
In a not-so-subtle signal to regulators, Blue Origin says New Glenn is ready
Blue Origin needs to fly the New Glenn rocket to identify where the vehicle has margin.
Paleolithic deep-cave compound likely used for rituals
A boulder engraved with a turtle, good acoustics, and torch lighting—what more do you need for a good time?
Google gets an error-corrected quantum bit to be stable for an hour
Using almost the entire chip for a logical qubit provides long-term stability.
Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion
These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope's prior expansion rate measurements.
After critics decry Orion heat shield decision, NASA reviewer says agency is correct
"If this isn’t raising red flags out there, I don’t know what will."
US to start nationwide testing for H5N1 flu virus in milk supply
Feds can compel any company that handles pre-pasteurized milk to share samples.
Lizards and snakes are 35 million years older than we thought
Reanalysis of a fossil finds that reptiles' traits go back earlier than we thought.
Rocket Report: NASA delays Artemis again; SpinLaunch spins a little cash
A report in which we read some tea leaves.
Two European satellites launch on mission to blot out the Sun—for science
This will all happen nearly 40,000 miles above the Earth, so you won't need your eclipse glasses.
New drone has legs for landing gear, enabling efficient launches
The RAVEN walks, it flies, it hops over obstacles, and it's efficient.
Study: Warming has accelerated due to the Earth absorbing more sunlight
If it's a trend, then future warming will be at the high end of estimates.
How did the CEO of an online payments firm become the nominee to lead NASA?
Expect significant changes for America's space agency.
E-tattoos could make mobile EEGs a reality
Novel polymer-based conductive inks print directly on the scalp surface—even through pesky short hairs.
Prenatal test accidentally picks up cancer in 50% of those with wonky results
The prenatal test results flagged cancers when other screens and tests missed them.
