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Q&A: SwRI’s new COO wants to see the research institute grow
SwRI's new COO Ben Thacker has worked on engineering projects ranging from submarines, NASA space shuttles and the U.S. nuclear stockpile.Q&A: SwRI’...
Trump rejects climate science, winter goes haywire, and ‘Penisgate’ rumors arise at the Olympics
We take a look at President Trump’s decision to reject a landmark climate finding, the cause of an unusual winter in the U.S. and the physics behind...
What time is the annular solar eclipse on Feb. 17?
A 'ring of fire' eclipse is coming to Antarctica on Feb. 17....
Nearly half of L.A County’s pavement may be unnecessary, new map finds
Researchers have released the first parcel-level analysis to map all paved surfaces across L.A. County. In particular, large parking lots are ripe for...
Sixth year of drought in Texas and Oklahoma leaves ranchers bracing for another harsh summer
Cattle auctions aren't often all-night affairs. But in Texas Lake Country in June 2022, ranchers facing dwindling water supplies and dried out pasture...
Children's views are rarely sought by researchers: We found a way to do it
Adults think we know what is best for children. We have responsibility for them—feeding them, clothing them, educating them, protecting them, loving...
The Ariane 6 Rocket Gets More "Oomph!"
Designed for versatility, Ariane 6 can adapt to each mission: flying with two boosters for lighter payloads, or four boosters when more power is neede...
Valentine's Day won't fix your relationship—but attachment theory might explain it
As Valentine's Day approaches, restaurant bookings fill up and couples exchange cards, flowers, and carefully chosen gifts. For some, it's a day of cl...
Loneliness at work matters more than we think
As loneliness reaches epidemic levels worldwide, work has become one of the main settings where connection is either strengthened or lost. In 2023, Vi...
Timothy Alexander wrote a new post
WILMINGTON, DE — InterDigital Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC) announced it has established a Haptic Excellence Center in collaboration with Razer to support res...
UC Davis' Shape-Shifting 'Tumor Glue' Targets Cancer In Sacramento Labs
UC Davis researchers won a $3.1M NIH R01 to test nanoparticles that form fiber networks at tumor sites to deliver drugs on demand in preclinical studi...
How bird poo fueled the rise of Peru's powerful Chincha Kingdom
In 1532, in the city of Cajamarca, Peru, Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro and a group of Europeans took the Inca ruler Atahualpa hostage, settin...
Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?
There's a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly gray...
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
In the Southern California desert, Krystle Hickman waits hours to photograph native bees threatened by climate change and habitat loss. She’s docume...
Scientists Spot Signs of Derelict Soviet Moon Lander on Lunar Surface
The lander became the first spacecraft to send back pictures from the surface of the Moon, three years before Apollo 11.The post Scientists Spot Signs...
Tight Job Market Births 'Reverse Recruiters'
Job hunting has gone pay-to-play. The Wall Street Journal reports that as white-collar hiring freezes spread and applicant pools swell, a growing numb...
NASA Awards Next 2 Private Astronaut Missions to International Space Station
Axiom Space and Vast will each have the opportunity to organize 14-day missions aboard the orbiting outpost in 2027....
Star 13x heavier than the Sun vanished silently and left a black hole behind
Astronomers captured a rare failed supernova, revealing direct black hole birth 2.5 million light-years away....
Would you take the bigger share? Study shows people can learn to say no
A new study co-authored by McGill University researchers suggests people can be taught to reject unfair advantages. "We often benefit personally from ...
Polymers from earth can make cement more climate-friendly
Concrete is all around you—in the foundation of your home, the bridges you drive over, the sidewalks and buildings of cities. It is often described ...