An idea from topology explains why you can never get rid of your cowlicks—and, oddly enough, it’s critical in nuclear fusion
Americans’ trust in the CDC has plummeted since 2025, new poll finds
A mere 12 percent of Americans say they trust the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations “a great deal”
NASA reveals astronauts who will fly Artemis III, its next step toward a moon landing
NASA’s Artemis III crew includes three NASA astronauts and one European Space Agency astronaut
Inside the new Siri AI and the privacy paradox of Apple Intelligence
To run errands across apps, Apple’s upgraded assistant needs deep access to personal data the company has walled off for years
Resistance training may boost longevity. But how much do you need?
Weight lifting and other forms of resistance training can increase bone density, lower diabetes risk and boost mental health
Rare meteorite might be a relic from a ‘lost world’
Hints of high-pressure chemistry within a rare meteorite suggest this fallen space rock comes from a planet gone wrong in the solar system’s early history
Genital herpes tests are notoriously unreliable, but better ones are in the works
The best blood test for herpes is only available at a single lab. What would it take for that to change?
Spotted lanternflies’ love of cities may be the secret to their invasion success
These eye-catching insects offer a prime opportunity for scientists to dig deep into invasion ecology and evolutionary biology
The asteroid that killed the dinosaurs may have sparked millions of years of hydrothermal life
When asteroids slam into Earth, they can create hydrothermal vent systems
Cuba and South Florida rattled by 6.1 earthquake
This earthquake may be among the biggest in the Gulf of Mexico’s history