Francis Halzen, a physicist at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, has won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics “for decisive […]
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Controlling the brain with light earns a physiology Nobel
The entire field of optogenetics traces back to light-seeking algae. Over decades of research, scientists have built up a partial […]
New forensic evidence supports Egyptian “retainer sacrifice”
Telltale fractures Campbell re-examined the 46 crania to ascertain age and sex, as well as clues about their health and […]
Lions and cheetahs and chimps, oh my: a spotlight on Africa’s diverse wildlife
Skip to content Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners, Loki) narrates NatGeo’s new documentary Africa: Earth’s Wild Home Credit: National Geographic Chimps fish […]
All hail electrification. But let’s talk about the hard part.
Global electrification trends also tell the story. The world used 16.7 percent of its final energy—meaning the energy consumed by […]
The dawn of the age of the exoskeleton
One of the earliest known concepts was patented in 1890 by Nicholas Yagn, a self-taught Russian inventor, who designed a […]
The 2008 economic crisis changed the US’s relationship with energy
It wasn’t clear what the future of US carbon emissions would look like in 2013. After several decades of steady […]
Research roundup: 6 cool science stories we almost missed
Also: Spooky action at the LHC, Ice Age psychoactive use, yeast for building homes on Mars, and more. Credit: Greg […]
Rocket Report: SpaceX completes launch triple-header; Rocket Lab nets big contract
Blue Origin seeks FAA approval for up to 50 New Glenn launches and 50 booster landings per year. A Falcon […]
Venus’ mysterious haze is actually cosmic dust
Skip to content A physical model show that iron dust and sulfuric acid create the right properties. Venus is shrouded […]