How Ancient Humans Interpreted the Cosmos
Archaeoastronomers piece together how people understood the heavens thousands of years ago.
How Ancient Humans Interpreted the Cosmos
Archaeoastronomers piece together how people understood the heavens thousands of years ago.
Why We Keep Pumping Sand onto Eroding Beaches
The U.S. has been pumping sand onto eroding beaches for nearly a century. As climate change worsens, there’s no end in sight
Bird Flu Cases in People Are Being Undercounted
Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, undetected bird flu infections in a new study
How Much Water Should You Drink to Stay Hydrated?
The amount of water and electrolytes needed for proper hydration vary from person to person
Heat Is More Than Just Temperature—Here’s How We Measure It
When heat hits, we talk about the heat index, the dew point and heat risk. But what do all these measures mean?
See How Science Is Changing How U.S. Athletes Compete in the Olympics
"Big data" and artificial intelligence are changing how elite American athletes train for the biggest competition in the world.
19 Good News Science Stories to Savor This Summer
From lifesaving cancer treatments and frog “spas” to a view of the cosmos from your own backyard, science can keep you going through the long, hot days of summer
‘Brain-Eating’ Amoeba Infections Are Almost Always Fatal. New Treatments Are Coming
New drugs may help patients with life-threatening "brain-eating" amoeba infections
Giant, Sparkly Clams Hide the Most Efficient Solar Panels Ever Found
Inside giant, iridescent clams are algal farms that could inspire highly efficient bioreactors
Controversial New Guidelines Would Diagnose Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear
Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to expert recommendations, can proceed by detecting the disease's underlying biology, even before the onset of cognitive decline
Expect Auroras, Solar Flares and More Space Weather from the Solar Maximum
Space weather is heating up in our current solar cycle peak
How the Olympics Are Saving Athletes from Heat Stress
Climate change-driven heat endangers Olympians. Here’s how the Games are helping competitors cool down