Federal health scientists voice concern over an anticipated takeover by medical skeptics in Trump’s second administration
What Bird Flu in Wastewater Means for California and Beyond
Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu. But understanding disease risk and exposure to humans isn’t so straightforward
This ‘Human Computer’ Created a System for Measuring Vast Distances in Our Universe
Visual artist Anna Von Mertens looks to astronomer Henrietta Swan Leavitt and her vision of the universe for inspiration
Voting Has Never Been More Secure Than It Is Right Now
Efficient machines, paper ballots and human checks make the U.S. voting system robust
The Virus That Causes Mpox Keeps Getting Better at Spreading in People
Analysis of a strain of the virus circulating in Central Africa shows genetic mutations indicative of sustained human-to-human spread
How to Calm Your Election Anxiety—Even After Polls Close
People are really stressed about the U.S. presidential election. A psychiatrist offers several self-help methods to reduce feelings of despair
New Prime Number, 41 Million Digits Long, Breaks Math Records
The discovery of a new prime number highlights the rising price of mathematical gold
How Superman Helped Launch the Hubble Space Telescope
Long before it orbited Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope starred in a famous Superman comic
How the Brain Summons Deep Sleep to Speed Healing
A heart attack unleashes immune cells that stimulate neurons in the brain, leading to restorative slumber
The International Space Station Has Been Leaking for Five Years
Pesky leaks on the International Space Station aren’t the most serious issue facing U.S. human spaceflight