The Unwritten Laws of Physics for Black Women
I just wanted to be a scientist, not a trailblazer. But in my field, people like me are anomalies—and we face constant scrutiny for our race and gender.
This Atomic Clock Will Transform Deep Space Exploration
The toaster-sized device could help make human travel to Mars—and beyond—a reality.
No, Lovecraft Country Didn’t Need a Second Season
The Emmy-nominated HBO series has been lauded for subversive storytelling. But its final episodes had fallen apart.
Is the Robot-Filled Future of Farming a Nightmare or Utopia?
A new paper argues that the rise of artificial intelligence in agriculture could be the best—or worst—innovation for our environment.
Why Even the Fastest Human Can’t Outrun Your House Cat
A new model explains the forces and body design features that limit maximum sprinting speed.
Volcanoes Might Explain That Phosphine on Venus
Last fall, researchers said the presence of phosphine in the planet’s atmosphere could indicate life. But a new study says there could be a geological explanation.
This Is How Aliens Might Search for Human Life
If habitable worlds exist around certain stars, they’d have just the right vantage point to spy on Earth.
Mystery Solved: How Plant Cells Know When to Stop Growing
The discovery could have a profound effect on cell research for many species of plants and animals, as well as the future of crops.
Black Scientists Find Community—and Plan for the Road Ahead
The Black in X network mobilized last summer to bring attention to racism in STEM. This week, they’re holding their first conference to talk about what’s next.