The freshly minted telescope discovered 2,000 previously unknown asteroids in just 10 hours. Weirdly, NASA doesn’t seem to care.
It won't be too long before new episodes of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds', and the Enterprise crew is getting up to some stuff this year.
Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle.
Executive producer David Goyer weighs in on the future of 'Foundation' and 'Murderbot.'
Scientists start a controversial project to create the building blocks of human life, in what is thought to be a world first.
Scientific journals are just too woke.
Ryan Gosling stars in the new film by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, based on the book by Andy Weir. It's out in 2026.
The New York law requires social media companies to disclose how they monitor hate speech, extremism, and other contentious content.
The director of 'Rogue One' and 'Godzilla' talked to io9 about his upcoming dinosaur movie, out July 2.
In clinical trials, researchers found Yeztugo to be highly effective as a twice-yearly form of pre-exposure prophylaxis.
Plus, get a look at the first poster for Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary'.
Two breakthrough Alzheimer's drugs cost too much and have too little benefit for NHS use, review finds.
Abby Trott, A.J. Beckles, and Aleks Le are geeked up for the epic return of the breakout hit anime.
It's that time again: for a third year running, the summer is looking pretty great for streaming some science fiction. There's just something about cool fictional futures that's a good fit for hot summer days spent indoors, and it seems the various streaming …
The ex-footballer appears to be in line for a knighthood, but he already has a close relationship with the royals.
"We need to stop trusting the experts," Kennedy told Tucker Carlson.
This is possibly problematic for academia.
Predicting the future is a dangerous occupation. Few people can claim as much success as Arthur C. Clarke, the famous science and science fiction author. Thanks to the BBC and the Australian Broadc…
Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash are officially stable and generally available, and for the first time, you can try a preview of Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite.
The first test images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile showcase thousands of previously unknown asteroids and millions of glittering galaxies.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently removed all 17 sitting members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee. Who could be on the committee next and what changes may be coming?
The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
The ice sheet holds 90% of the freshwater on the planet.
The dinosaur was mislabelled and misunderstood - but scientists now realise how special it is.
Laid off workers were told their notices of an upcoming reduction in force were "revoked." Officials didn't explain why HHS appeared to be restoring hundreds of jobs it previously called duplicative.
Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices
"Cooper Taylor is only 17 years old, but he's already trying to revolutionize the drone industry," writes Business Insider: His design makes the drone more efficient, customizable, and less expensive to construct, he says. He's built six prototypes, 3D prin…
On The New Yorker Radio Hour, an autism researcher discusses Kennedy’s initiative to identify a cause of the condition, the focus on environmental factors, and the dangers of misinformation.
The Alters, a science-fiction game and the next big release from Frostpunk dev 11 Bit Studios, is out this week. You’re cast as Jan Dolski, a miner who crashed on a less-than-hospitable planet. To survive this ordeal, you must build a base, explore his surrou…
The government’s top vaccine official working under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently restricted the approval of two COVID-19 vaccines...
The government hired back more than 450 CDC employees that were fired as part of the widespread restructuring that took place in April.
"It’s natural to feel affectionate toward otters, but we need to leave them in the wild."
I spoke with the creative director of the upcoming action RPG game, which is based on the beloved book and TV series.
We take a look at river, reservoir and groundwater levels after a particularly dry few months.
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Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, which will now be wide open in 2026.
The Milky Way’s big crash with Andromeda might not be a sure thing. Plus, we discuss an overheated ocean, a giant planet circling a tiny star and worms that build living towers.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is rumored to be the thinnest foldable phone yet, but can it pack good cameras into a thin frame? One foldable phone says yes.
Concern about fertility prompts men to put their swimmers on ice. The post Should I freeze my sperm? Men consider their ‘sixth vital sign.’ appeared first on Popular Science.
Claims that an asteroid or comet airburst destroyed the biblical Sodom captured the public’s imagination. Its retraction shows that scientific conclusions aren’t decided by majority rule in the public square
With plover chicks hatching, much of Sandy Neck in Barnstable closes and Cape Cod steps up vigilance to protect the threatened shorebirds.
The amount of damage the targeted sites of Iran's nuclear program sustained may be unclear, based on conflicting statements from officials and experts.
If you're still bitter about Darwin's treatment in 'X-Men: First Class,' Gathegi hopes seeing him as Mr. Terrific heals you.
Major changes hit a key CDC vaccine advisory panel, ocean acidification crosses a critical threshold, and new research reveals an unexpected threat to pangolins.
Meta has spent billions investing in smart glasses R&D, and now the company's efforts are paying off with the help of the original Oculus founder, Palmer Luckey.
National Science Foundation employees were told they'll be removed from the agency's headquarters on Tuesday (June 24) with no direction yet for where to go.
China has demonstrated that its indigenous HarmonyOS can deliver faster data updates and greater stability with simpler hardware in orbit.
A shocking paragliding accident caught on video made international headlines last week—but now it seems like part of the footage may be fake.
The universe will still be there to marvel at, despite brutal cuts set to hit NASA and the National Science Foundation's budgets. But the damage to future research will be long-lasting, says Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Campaigners say that farmers' fields are being contaminated by chemicals and microplastics in sewage sludge.
Free software plays a critical role in science, both in research and in disseminating it. Aspec [...]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Wednesday eight new members of the CDC's independent vaccine advisory committee, some of whom have been critics of shots.
Trump is deploying hundreds of Marines to LA in response to several nights of protests. State and local officials are concerned over the decision. And, drug deaths plummet among young Americans.
More than 200 wildfires are raging across Canada, sending a thick blanket of choking smoke through the U.S. Midwest. Experts says climate change means U.S. residents better get used to it.
President Donald Trump's consideration of bringing the United States into Israel's conflict with Iran has reignited tensions inside the Republican Party and Trump's base.
One of Obviant's founders told Business Insider about how they're trying to sort out the chaos of Pentagon project data.
The Trump administration is targeting still more federal science funding, this time more than $30 billion at the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Science Foundation and other agencies
One of the biggest coincidences of all time happens as Black Myth is finally coming to Xbox on August 20, 2025.
Three graduating college seniors reflect on how their final semester, during the Trump presidency, has changed how they think about higher education.
As the first trained Black TV meteorologist, June Bacon-Bercey always worked to help women and people of color to follow in her footsteps
More than 300 scientists from the NIH signed an open letter on Monday to director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, criticizing the Trump administration over recent moves.
Jared Isaacman reveals how space agency might have looked under his watch Jared Isaacman, former NASA Administrator nominee, has shared how the US space agency might have looked under his leadership and blamed his connections with Elon Musk for the abrupt wit…
Links to the U.S.’s most comprehensive climate reports—the National Climate Assessments—disappeared from the Internet on Monday, along with the official government website that houses them
Vance Boelter is the suspect wanted in shootings that killed a Minnesota state representative and her husband and wounded another state senator and his wife.
President Trump will attend the G7 summit on Sunday in a nation he threatened to annex. He will also be an outlier on climate issues
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat”—especially when it comes to gut health. But what if your workout matters just as much as your diet?
Two of America's most senior scientists are enraged at the Trump administration's slashing of research funding for energy, as well as draconian cuts to NIH and NSF.
Ryan Gosling aux antipodes de Neil Armstrong dans son nouveau film, la bande-annonce de Project Hail Mary vient de sortir. Avant Star Wars, l'acteur fait déjà cap vers l'espace.
A curious cow watches as NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins perform a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco Volcanic Field in Northern Arizona on May 14, 2024, in preparation for NASA's historic Artemis III moon landing mission. Flight controller…
TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley sent the following memo to staff on Monday: Team, As we near the halfway point of 2025, I’m proud to share that TIME is delivering across the board: advancing our mission to be a strong and commercially viable compa…
NASA has announced a new launch date for the private Axiom astronaut launch to the ISS, following delays due to leaks aboard the space station.
The Gravastar Mars Pro V2 may look cool, but the superb sound quality might be the coolest part.
“It’s raw, it’s wry, and it’s surprisingly human—a glimpse into what happens when two brilliant minds forget the audience is listening.”
New elementary teachers who promote equity in science are proving highly effective at engaging students, no matter their background, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Don't miss your chance to secure lifetime access to 14 language courses. The post Less than 48 hours left: Our exclusive Babbel deal is ending! appeared first on Popular Science.
Often framed as a boon for personal wellness, meditation helps us connect with and support others, too
Never before seen pictures will help scientists learn how the Sun's activity changes from stormy to quiet periods
Experts say Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has talked about "freedom of choice" in health care while limiting choices on some products for many Americans.
Laurent Bouzereau talks to io9 about 'Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,' coming soon to National Geographic, Hulu, and Disney+.
Climate change is driving more dangerous summer heat across the U.S. Las Vegas, which reached 120 degrees last summer, is planting thousands of trees to help cool its hottest neighborhoods.
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The app's efficiency push shows it's following in the footsteps of its Big Tech peers, and its sellers aren't happy.
“It’s just more salt in the wound on how incompetent all of this has been.”
The author of Lake of Darkness, the latest read for the New Scientist Book Club, on why, in a world awash with fictional dystopias, he set out to write the opposite
The future is all around us, it’s just not evenly distributed yet.
In today's edition we're looking at Canada's refusal to back down on EVs, plus Nissan's increasing distance from Renault.
With more applicants and fewer callbacks, landing a job is tough. Here are nine ways to improve your odds.
Social media users around the world took out their popcorn, flocked to their devices and chimed in as the feud between the president and the billionaire played out.
While most estimates place the current human population at around 8.2 billion, a new study suggests we might be vastly underrepresenting rural areas.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Commercial satellite imagery indicates the U.S. attack on Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant severely damaged - and possibly destroyed - the...
With its decision in Trump v. Casa, the court has become an accomplice in President Trump’s ongoing assault on our constitutional republic.
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Le réalisateur et producteur va pour la première fois se consacrer à un univers de "dark fantasy". On a hâte.
Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold leaks promise better performance and camera upgrades, with a launch expected in the second half of the year. The post Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold leaks: upgraded chip and cameras coming soon appeared first on Phandroid.
For an estimated $200,000-300,000, this screen-worn Stormtrooper helmet—recently exhibited at the Reagan Presidential Library—could be yours. And so could questions about representation of Empire!
After more than 24 hours on orbit, the the private astronaut crew of Axiom-4 will catch up to the International Space Station to dock for their two-week mission.