Category Archives: STEM News

A first-of-its-kind probe brings physicists one step closer to solving the proton radius puzzle Continue reading →

Quantum bursts of light could help examine minute chemical reactions and reveal the quantum properties of mysterious materials Continue reading →

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 →

Chatbots aren’t close to being sentient, scientists say. The real danger lies in how prone we are to anthropomorphize them. Continue reading →

The recent discovery pushes back the origin of mechanically propelled weapons in Eurasia by 40,000 years. Continue reading →

Using entangled photons instead of classical light gives microscopes super-resolution Continue reading →

Collisions between moons and planets may be a regular danger for possible extraterrestrial life Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Learn how blue light can damage your skin and ways to protect yourself from premature aging and skin cancer. Continue reading →

Top universities are finally bringing the excitement of the quantum future into the classroom Continue reading →

Flu and COVID symptoms are easily confused. A new home test—the first for flu—tells them apart in minutes Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

The EPA has proposed the first nationwide limits for toxic chemicals called PFAS in the U.S. water supply Continue reading →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

Strangely real imaginary numbers, an unsung founder of quantum physics and an endless AI conversation Continue reading →

How do giant filter-feeding whales find their tiny prey? The answer could be key to saving endangered species Continue reading →

Recognize the tastiest day of the year by learning the exact numbers for pi to the 100,000 digit in this article. Continue reading →

The evolution of terrestrial plant roots could have kicked off large-scale extinctions by throwing the planet’s mineral cycle into disarray Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

The schooner sank in 1891 from a storm, but the frigid waters have preserved it. Continue reading →

Famed AI wins in Go let human players rethink their moves in a whole new way Continue reading →

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 →

The World Health Organization declared the COVID outbreak a pandemic three years ago. Here’s what’s changed since then Continue reading →