2025-08-19

Webb telescope spots a new moon orbiting Uranus

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) continues to bear fruit. Images captured by the floating watchtower revealed a previously unknown moon orbiting Uranus. The discovery, made on February 2, increas [...]

2025-08-19

The James Webb Space Telescope Finds New Moon Orbiting Uranus

For now, the new moon has a clunky name, but if it passes peer review, NASA might call it something better. [...]

2025-08-19

Betel nuts have been giving people a buzz for over 4,000 years

Ancient teeth reveal that a stimulant has been used since the Bronze Age. [...]

2025-08-19

The Mysterious Origins of the Most Energetic Neutrino Ever Detected

Two years ago, Earth was hit by the most energetic neutrino in history. Scientists thought it might be a measurement error, but a new study has confirmed this “ghost particle” was real. [...]

2025-08-19

Physics of badminton’s new killer spin serve

Adding a pre-spin affects shuttlecock's oscillating behavior, depending on direction of rotation. [...]

2025-08-18

The West Texas Measles Outbreak Has Ended

According to state health officials, a measles outbreak that started in an undervaccinated community and killed two children is now over. [...]

2025-08-18

The case of the coke-snorting Chihuahua

Cocaine normally makes the heart race, but in this case the dog was lethargic, with a slower heart rate. [...]

2025-08-18

YouTuber Mark Rober is bringing his experiments to Netflix

Mark Rober will bring his scientific talents to Netflix with two upcoming projects. Rober is a former NASA engineer who parlayed his skills into an entertaining and educational YouTube career. In past [...]

2025-08-18

An Aurora Is Hitting Monday Night Only and Will Be Visible in Over a Dozen States

Increased solar flare activity over the last few days will cause the northern horizon to light up for many states. [...]