The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit the Philippines happened at a subduction zone. Such places are capable of producing the largest earthquakes possible
NASA’s astronauts will wear a Prada-designed onesie to keep cool on the moon
On Sunday Axiom Space and Prada unveiled the cooling inner garment that NASA’s Artemis astronauts will wear under their space suits on the moon
Increase in wildfire-driven ozone pollution linked to premature deaths across the U.S.
Smog from wildfires is getting worse across much of the U.S., according to a NASA-funded study
Why GLP-1 drugs might reduce cancer risk
A new wave of research links GLP-1 drugs to reduced cancer spread and better survival, and the mechanism may go beyond just weight loss
World Cup begins under health watch as new AI rules spark debate and ancient Rome’s road network expands
World Cup crowds spark outbreak tracking as AI tensions rise and ancient Rome’s roads get a stunning reboot
Can AI detect smuggled sea cucumbers?
In a new study, an AI tool identified images of seahorse, shark fin and sea cucumber samples in luggage
How math can help you decide what to order for dinner
An experiment with 2,520 participants backs Richard Feynman’s answer to every diner’s dilemma: do I want to try something new?
NASA’s X-59 plane goes supersonic for the first time
This experimental plane, which reached supersonic speeds yesterday, is designed to travel faster than the speed of sound without creating bothersome sonic booms
How prediction markets could forecast the future of science
Online prediction markets are taking bets on everything from climate change to quantum computing. But researchers question their accuracy
Aquanauts experience awe-inspiring ‘underview effect’
Like astronauts’ “overview effect,” a dramatic feeling of awe takes hold on extended seafloor stays