Why Venezuela’s Second Earthquake Was So Damaging to Buildings

Factors like the short interval between the two powerful quakes and different types of soil led to some structures collapsing while others stayed standing. [...]

This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center

The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars. [...]

Why did this journal retract two 1940s papers by Max Planck?

Clicking on the links now reveals blank pages and empty PDFs. "Intellectually, it’s not acceptable.” [...]

The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is Reshaping Michigan Politics

Climate activist Will Lawrence cofounded the Sunrise Movement. Now, he has shifted his focus in his attempt to compete for a swing-district seat by calling for a data center moratorium. [...]

Naked mole-rat queens use a chemical signal to suppress fertility in rivals

A single chemical made by mole-rat queens enforces the social order. [...]

The Strawberry Moon Appears Tonight, but This Full Moon Isn't Pink at All

The first full moon of the summer gets its name from a Native American source. [...]

US renewable boom passes key milestone in April

Small-scale solar helped renewables nearly triple coal generation on the US grid. [...]

Ozone loss was a thing even before CFCs were widely used

With today’s scientific tools, the problem could have been spotted in the 1950s. [...]

Want to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump

Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels. [...]