Category Archives: STEM News
How Big Is a Proton? Neutrinos Weigh In
A first-of-its-kind probe brings physicists one step closer to solving the proton radius puzzle Continue reading
Quantum Light Could Probe Chemical Reactions in Real Time
Quantum bursts of light could help examine minute chemical reactions and reveal the quantum properties of mysterious materials Continue reading
Tiny Spider Fells Prey Many Times Its Size
A spider that caught and devoured a much larger shrew for its meal adds to evidence that more spiders aren’t strangers to dining on vertebrates Continue reading
AI Isn’t the Problem, We Are
Chatbots aren’t close to being sentient, scientists say. The real danger lies in how prone we are to anthropomorphize them. Continue reading
The Earliest Modern Humans Mastered Bow Hunting 54,000 Years Ago
The recent discovery pushes back the origin of mechanically propelled weapons in Eurasia by 40,000 years. Continue reading
Quantum Imaging Doubles Microscope Resolution
Using entangled photons instead of classical light gives microscopes super-resolution Continue reading
‘Unstable’ Moons May Be Obliterating Alien Life Across the Universe
Collisions between moons and planets may be a regular danger for possible extraterrestrial life Continue reading
Why You Should Avoid Coffee Late at Night
How much coffee is too much? Learn the best times to consume it and why you should avoid having coffee late at night. Continue reading
Environmental and Indigenous Groups Sue over Willow Oil-Drilling Project
A coalition of environmental and Indigenous groups is suing the Biden administration over the approval of the Willow oil- and gas-drilling project in Alaska, arguing the government failed to consider the climate risks, as well as harm to wild… Continue reading
Did a Swimming Lizard Predate the Dinosaurs?
Giant lizards took to the land and sea during the Mesozoic era and dominated the other life. Now the title for earliest and oldest species is up for contention. Continue reading
Does Blue Light Damage Skin?
Learn how blue light can damage your skin and ways to protect yourself from premature aging and skin cancer. Continue reading
Quantum Computing Is the Future, and Schools Need to Catch Up
Top universities are finally bringing the excitement of the quantum future into the classroom Continue reading
New Home Test Can Tell If You Have the Flu or COVID
Flu and COVID symptoms are easily confused. A new home test—the first for flu—tells them apart in minutes Continue reading
Mice with Two Fathers? Researchers Develop Egg Cells from Male Mice
The research offers a tantalizing glimpse at a future in which two men can have biological children together, but any human applications remain in the distant future Continue reading
RSV Vaccines Are Coming At Last: Your Health, Quickly, Episode 2
A vaccine pioneer tells us that shots to protect against RSV—a dangerous virus for babies and older people—are finally nearing approval. Continue reading
‘Toxic Forever Chemicals’ in U.S. Drinking Water to Be Regulated for the First Time
The EPA has proposed the first nationwide limits for toxic chemicals called PFAS in the U.S. water supply Continue reading
How to Avoid the Dreaded Norovirus
The so-called winter vomiting disease has been closing schools and hitting long-term care facilities this year. Here’s what you should know Continue reading
How Did the Universe Begin?
How did the universe begin is a question as old as time. Take your pick from these possible theories and you’ll be in good company with world-renowned physicists. Continue reading
What Did Nikola Tesla Do? The Truth Behind the Legend
Decades after his death, Tesla is hailed as a visionary and science icon. But what did Nikola Tesla do? Are the stories about this legend more flash than substance? Continue reading
Hungry Monkeys Could Be Making Stone Tools
Stone tools, a cornerstone of archaeology, can tell us a wealth of information about ancient people and their relative intelligence. Turns out, that’s not always the case. Continue reading
The Best Habitats for Whales, Leopards and Office Workers
Strangely real imaginary numbers, an unsung founder of quantum physics and an endless AI conversation Continue reading
No One Knows How the Biggest Animals on Earth–Baleen Whales–Find Their Food
How do giant filter-feeding whales find their tiny prey? The answer could be key to saving endangered species Continue reading
Here Are the Exact Numbers for Pi, to the 100,000 Digit
Recognize the tastiest day of the year by learning the exact numbers for pi to the 100,000 digit in this article. Continue reading
Tree Roots May Have Set Off a Mass Extinction
The evolution of terrestrial plant roots could have kicked off large-scale extinctions by throwing the planet’s mineral cycle into disarray Continue reading
If the Mathematical Constant Pi Was a Song, What Would It Sound Like?
Every year on Pi Day, we have a reason to celebrate one of math’s most famous symbols. But this year we speak to someone who has captured it in song. Continue reading
Grab a Beer and a Slice of Pi to Celebrate Math this 3/14
It’s almost Pi Day! Dive into the world of math with activities you can do in-person and from the comfort of your home. Continue reading
Revisiting the Atlanta: Why Shipwrecks are so Common on the Great Lakes
The schooner sank in 1891 from a storm, but the frigid waters have preserved it. Continue reading
AI’s Victories in Go Inspire Better Human Game Playing
Famed AI wins in Go let human players rethink their moves in a whole new way Continue reading
How to Diagnose Dementia
Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial for effective treatment and management. Learn what tests and examinations can help determine if you or your loved one may be showing symptoms. Continue reading
5 Things We’ve Learned from COVID in Three Years
The World Health Organization declared the COVID outbreak a pandemic three years ago. Here’s what’s changed since then Continue reading