Scientists Have Made a French Fry Breakthrough
Researchers have developed a method of making french fries that results in a healthier bite without sacrificing crispiness.
A New Study Details How Cats Almost Always Land on Their Feet
The secret to this acrobatic skill lies in an extremely flexible part of the spine that allows cats to twist in the air and land safely.
The Physics Behind the Quadruple Axel, the Most Difficult Jump in Figure Skating
Are you speechless watching US figure skater Ilia Malinin on the ice? Science explains how it’s possible the Quad God can do more than four full rotations in the air.
The Doomsday Clock Is Now 85 Seconds to Midnight. Here’s What That Means
Catastrophic risks are increasing, cooperation is declining, and swift action is needed from global leaders to correct course.
Traces of Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA May Have Been Discovered on a Red Chalk Drawing Called ‘Holy Child’
Researchers suggest that they have recovered sequences from ancient works and letters that may belong to the Renaissance genius.
Thursday’s Cold Moon Is the Last Supermoon of the Year. Here’s How and When to View It
The best opportunity to view this spectacle will be shortly after sunset on December 4.
Astronomers Have Found 6,000 Planets Outside the Solar System
From lava worlds to gas giants, NASA says the variety of these worlds is staggering—and that signs of a further 8,000 distant planets are awaiting confirmation.
Feeling Hoarse? You Might Have the New ‘Stratus’ Covid Variant
The World Health Organization has added the variant, known formally as XFG, to its monitoring list. A dry, irritated throat is among its main symptoms.
A Deadly Unidentified Disease Has Emerged in the DRC
More than 50 people have died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, most within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. Initial analysis suggests neither Ebola nor Marburg is the cause.
The Brightest Comet of 2025 Is Coming. Here’s How You Can See It Shine
On January 13, Atlas C/2024 G3 will reach its closest point to the sun.