Physicists and philosophers have long struggled to understand the nature of time: Here’s why
Intuitively, we know what time is, but try to explain it, and we end up tying our minds in knots.
How to Measure the Earth’s Radius With Legos
With just a friend, a phone, and a few Lego bricks, you can accurately measure the size of our planet.
Boeing’s Next Starliner Flight Will Only Be Allowed to Carry Cargo
After a high-profile malfunction left two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station, NASA is requiring rigorous testing before humans get back on board.
Game Theory Explains How Algorithms Can Drive Up Prices
Recent findings reveal that even simple pricing algorithms can make things more expensive.
The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog
My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.
Paradromics Gets FDA Approval to Trial Its Brain Implant in People
The Austin-based startup will test its high-bandwidth device to help restore speech in people with extremely limited movement.
The Pelvic Floor Is a Problem
Everyone’s suddenly obsessed with the pelvic floor—physical therapists, MAHA influencers, me. Could this deeply misunderstood body part really be the seat of so much modern dysfunction?
NASA Finally Weighs In on the Origin of 3I/ATLAS
After weeks of silence, NASA has officially dismissed speculation that 3I/ATLAS has anything to do with aliens.
Valar Atomics Says It’s the First Nuclear Startup to Achieve Criticality
A Trump administration pilot program aims for three nuclear startups to reach a key milestone by July 4, 2026. Valar Atomics says it's the first to do so—but it had some help.
A Collision with Space Debris Leaves 3 Chinese Astronauts Stranded in Orbit
The only craft docked at Tiangong space station has been damaged and “does not meet the release conditions for a safe manned return.”