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Delve into the physics of the Hula-Hoop
High-speed video of experiments on a robotic hula hooper, whose hourglass form holds the hoop up and in place. Some […]
Fast radio bursts originate near the surface of stars
Skip to content Single burst shows neutron-star-like features, a source close to the star. Artist’s conception of a magnetar launching […]
Using 2D materials on chips without destroying the wiring
2D materials are typically made at temperatures that wreck silicon chips. Believe it or not, this chunk of mineral contains […]
Inside the hands-on lab of an experimental archaeologist
Reverse-engineering the Stone Age Beyond flint-knapping and tossing spears with atlatls, Kent State University’s Metin Eren has a vision for […]
Manta rays inspire faster swimming robots and better water filters
This robot can also dive and come back to the surface. Faster flapping results in strong downward waves that will […]
Evolution journal editors resign en masse
an emerging form of protest? Board members expressed concerns over high fees, editorial independence, and use of AI in editorial […]
Frogfish reveals how it evolved the “fishing rod” on its head
In most bony fish, or teleosts, motor neurons for fins are found on the sides (ventrolateral zone) of the underside […]
Ten cool science stories we almost missed
Skip to content Bronze Age combat, moral philosophy and Reddit’s AITA, Mondrian’s fractal tree, and seven other fascinating papers. There […]
A Cold War mystery: Why did Jimmy Carter save the space shuttle?
Ars solves the mystery by going directly to a primary source—the president himself. The first launch of the space shuttle […]