World Cup 2026: How Scientists Helped Engineer The Perfect Soccer Field

Ahead of the largest World Cup in history, researchers spent years testing grasses and stadium conditions to create consistent playing surfaces across climate zones.

The No. 1 Habit That Keeps A Romantic Spark Alive, By A Psychologist

The spark doesn’t have to fade with familiarity. Research reveals the one habit that helps couples keep curiosity and attraction alive.

The Unusual Alliances Tackling Weather Risk To The Insurance Industry

How universities, insurance companies and even NASA are coming together to address looming weather risks.

Why Do Humans Talk In Their Sleep? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

Ever wondered why you sometimes have conversations in your sleep? These are the three leading explanations, according to biology.

The Strait of Hormuz Has Been Closed for 100 Days. Why Aren’t Oil Prices Higher?

President Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.

10 Best U.S. National Park Sites For Stargazing Revealed

A new study has ranked the best U.S. national park sites for stargazing, with Death Valley National Park taking the top spot.

Summer Brings People And Bears Together. A Warming Climate Is Reshaping The Calendar

Summer brings people and bears together in the same weeks. A warming climate is shifting the bears’ food and timing, and shaping when conflict with people rises.

3 Things That Make A Kiss Truly Memorable, By A Psychologist

Having a great kiss might be something between an art and a science. Here’s what the latter has to say about it.

Gabe Newell’s €700 Million Deep-Sea Research Vessel Could Change Ocean Science Forever

Valve founder Gabe Newell is funding a €700 million research vessel designed to explore the ocean’s deepest regions and support cutting-edge marine science.

Why Do Humans Have Earlobes? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

That soft little flap of tissue dangling from the bottom of your ear has puzzled scientists for decades. Here’s what we actually know about the earlobe and what we don’t.