Researchers see enormous power in new tools—but also the potential end of astrophysics as a human endeavor

Roberta Kwok’s “Lost in Curiosity” makes the case for luck and hard work over eureka moments in advancing science.

Wherein I investigate the real questions we all went to the film wondering.

Researchers see enormous power in new tools—but also the potential end of astrophysics as a human endeavor

A recent study out of Columbus, Ohio shows that mosquitoes living in suburban lawns illuminated by “porch lights, garden pathway lights, or security lights” keep biting weeks or even a month longer in...

Scholars have published the name of a Classic Period Maya mathematician-astronomer working during the 700s C.E who, finishing a calculation he was apparently proud of, signed his own name beneath it a...

Scholars have published the name of a Classic Period Maya mathematician-astronomer working during the 700s C.E who, finishing a calculation he was apparently proud of, signed his own name beneath it a...

Mathematical texts from a Maya site in Guatemala identify an astronomer called Sak Tahn Waax.

Reflections on the next big step in rewriting the night sky

Reflections on the next big step in rewriting the night sky

A growing number of charismatic Christians see themselves as waging a spiritual battle against the forces of Satan. Sometimes those forces are right across the street.

Researchers see enormous power in new tools—but also the potential end of astrophysics as a human endeavor

Researchers see enormous power in new tools—but also the potential end of astrophysics as a human endeavor

non-specious species happenings. Click to read What's New in Animals & Plants, by Cara Giaimo, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

Alejandro Arteaga’s efforts to identify and protect tropical reptiles and amphibians have entangled him in controversy

non-specious species happenings. Click to read What's New in Animals & Plants, by Cara Giaimo, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

since 2020. 1 We argue here that this trajectory ignores history's lessons and will lead to failure to meet self-serving military/security goals of natio...