We study pandemics, and the resurgence of measles is a grim sign of what’s coming

The US eliminated measles in 2000, but the disease is once again circulating. [...]

Trump promised a drilling boom, but US energy industry hasn’t been interested

Exec: “Liberation Day chaos and tariff antics have harmed the domestic energy industry." [...]

A guide to the “platonic ideal” of a Negroni and other handy tips

Perfumer by day, mixologist by night, Kevin Peterson specializes in crafting scent-paired cocktails. [...]

Anyone Can Now Access the Largest Space Map Ever Created, Here's How

The data includes a map of nearly 800,000 galaxies and covers 0.54 square degrees of the sky. [...]

No One Is Quite Sure Why Ice Is Slippery

A thin, watery layer coating the surface of ice is what makes it slick. Despite a great deal of theorizing over the centuries, though, it isn't entirely clear why that layer forms. [...]

Earth Day Challenge: Test Your Recycling IQ

How good is your recycling knowledge? Participate in Earth Day and make our world greener by identifying which items are actually recyclable. [...]

Amazon's Rival to Starlink Satellite Internet Is Ready for Its First Big Rocket Launch

Project Kuiper will take a major step forward next week with its first full-scale satellite launch. [...]

A Rare Blood Moon and Total Lunar Eclipse Make an Appearance on Sunday

Thanks to this livestream, North and South America can join the beauty of watching the eclipse party in real time. [...]

How to See the Total Lunar Eclipse and Blood Moon This Month

On March 14, skywatchers in the Americas will be able to see the first of 2025’s two total lunar eclipses. [...]