2025-01-03

Polar Vortex Wintry Blast Will Chill Much of US. Here's What You Should Know

The first big Arctic outbreak of 2025 is expected to bring cold temperatures as well as ice and heavy snow to states into next week. [...]

2025-01-03

One less thing to worry about in 2025: Yellowstone probably won’t go boom

There's not enough melted material near the surface to trigger a massive eruption. [...]

2025-01-02

Editors at Science Journal Resign En Masse Over Bad Use of AI, High Fees

Members of the Elsevier-published Journal of Human Evolution quit, citing AI production processes introducing errors, high author fees, and concerns over editorial independence. [...]

2025-01-02

How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight

The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025. [...]

2025-01-02

Transforming the Moon Into Humanity’s First Space Hub

The small step back to Earth’s satellite will provide a giant leap for exploring our solar system. [...]

2025-01-02

Using 2D materials on chips without destroying the wiring

2D materials are typically made at temperatures that wreck silicon chips. [...]

2025-01-01

The best VPN service for 2025

Virtual private networks (VPNs) promise the potential to stream any content, from anywhere. They unlock content from abroad across nearly any streaming service you use regularly, which can come in han [...]

2024-12-31

How Do You Live a Happier Life? Notice What Was There All Along

Reacquaint yourself with the good things in life by taking the time to appreciate them—and yes, it’s OK to rush through the bad stuff. [...]

2024-12-31

24 Things That Made the World a Better Place in 2024

From childhood malaria vaccines to record-breaking solar panels to the discovery of a lost ancient city, this tumultuous year still had plenty of high points. [...]