Ice, Ice, Maybe? Scientists Are Trying to Regrow Ice in the Arctic With Simple Tech

Arctic sea ice is disappearing at a worrisome rate. What if there were a way to slow that down? [...]

Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust

New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes. [...]

UN’s first global AI science panel warns the window to govern the technology is closing

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governments can regulate it, and the world’s first global scientific body on the technology says the moment to act is now. That is the conclusion of [...]

Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!

Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal. [...]

Penalty Shootouts: Is the Team That Kicks First More Likely to Win?

Penalty kicks are already proving critical to big wins at this year’s World Cup. But the advantage in penalty kicks has more to do with psychological effects than who kicks first. [...]

NASA's Moon Base Update: All's Well Despite the Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion

The agency also said it was considering repurposing a Mars rover development model for use as a moon rover. [...]

US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs

Record home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers. [...]

Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletal remains

An optimal ratio of 10-15 grams of larvae per gram of specimen minimized cleaning time with no bone damage. [...]

Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake?

Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems. [...]