Valley Fever Is Spreading Through a Hotter, Drier Western US
Researchers haven’t pinned down exactly what’s behind the rise of the deadly fungal disease. But one thing is nearly certain:…
A 3D-Printed Chicken Breast Was Cooked With Frickin’ Lasers
Engineers at Columbia University developed a system that can simultaneously produce and heat food with precision....
Could the Moon Actually Crash Toward Earth?
The trailer for the film Moonfall shows our satellite getting too close for comfort. Here are the physics of what…
The Lost Tale of an 18th-Century Tsunami, as Told by Trees
Local evidence of the cataclysm has literally washed away over the years. But Oregon’s Douglas firs may have recorded clues deep in…
NASA’s NIAC Program Gives a Sneak Peek at the Future of Space Travel
As the agency develops plans for exploring the moon and Mars, it's seeking cutting-edge research that could turn science fiction…
Baby Poop Is Loaded With Microplastics
An alarming new study finds that infant feces contain 10 times more polyethylene terephthalate (aka polyester) than an adult’s....
In a Tiny Arctic Town, Food Is Getting Harder to Come By
For her new book, Devi Lockwood traveled around the world gathering stories of how people are being directly affected by…
Why Does Asthma Get Worse at Night?
The question has plagued scientists for centuries. A new study offers some answers....
Floods Have Swamped the US. The Next Health Problem: Mold
The goo that grows in soaked buildings can cause infections and allergies—an issue that’s understudied even as climate change leads…
A Mathematician’s Guided Tour Through Higher Dimensions
The concept of a dimension seems simple enough, but mathematicians struggled for centuries to precisely define and understand it....