Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion
Shorelines worldwide have always been vulnerable to coastal erosion, a phenomenon rendered more ominous by rising sea levels that accompany […]
More than 100 bacteria species can flourish in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The irradiating environment within a microwave oven might
The nearest midsized black hole might instead be a horde of lightweights
Contrary to a previous report, there’s no evidence of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s most
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s
The possibilities for dark matter have just shrunk — by a lot
Scientists have just slashed the potential hiding spaces for dark matter particles. The LUX-ZEPLIN, or LZ, experiment has searched for
Mantle waves buoy continents upward and bedeck them with diamonds
For billions of years, the continents have cruised across Earth’s surface like tectonic vessels, but they have not survived unscathed.
A next-gen pain drug shows promise, but chronic sufferers need more options
Extreme Climate Survey Science News is collecting reader questions about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do you
Mayo is weirdly great for understanding nuclear fusion experiments
Mayonnaise’s texture inspires love and loathing. Either way, it’s perfect for physics experiments. The classic condiment is useful for understanding
A nuclear clock prototype hints at ultraprecise timekeeping
Scientific clockmakers have crafted a prototype of a nuclear clock, hinting at future possibilities for using atomic nuclei to perform