Meet The Peregrine Falcon That Dives At 240 MPH — A Biologist Explains

A biologist explains how the peregrine falcon survives dives faster than most sports cars. Here’s why evolution pushed this predator to such terrifying extremes.

Why Garlic Repels Mosquitoes and Keeps Them From Breeding

Garlic, as your grandmother may have told you, repels mosquitoes; it also completely blocks them from mating and laying eggs. Diallyl disulfide, it turns out, deserves the credit.

A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned

It’s long been accepted that the smoother the surface, the lower the aerodynamic drag. That turns out not always to be the case.

Scientists Warn The Sun Could Be About To Produce A ‘Superflare’

Scientists studying 50 years of solar data warn Earth may be entering a heightened risk period for rare “superflares” capable of disrupting technology worldwide.

The Universe Is Full of ‘Impossible’ Black Holes. Now Scientists Know Why

There are black holes that are too big to be born from the death of a star but aren’t quite supermassive either. There’s finally evidence for where those came from.

What Is ‘Dusking?’ Namibia Named Best Place To Watch Day Turn To Night

The new “dusking” slow travel trend encourages travelers to unplug and watch the night slowly unfold. New data ranks little-known Namibia above the Maldives.

The No. 1 Skill That Makes Love Feel Easy, By A Psychologist

Lasting love doesn’t ask you to give more of yourself. It asks you to be more settled within yourself. Here’s what that actually means.

Why Can’t We See Ultraviolet Light? An Evolutionary Biologist Explains

Humans can only see less than 1% of the electromagnetic spectrum. Here’s why evolution may have intentionally hidden ultraviolet light from us.

Why Is SpaceX Launching History’s Biggest Rocket During A Fuel Crisis?

Why SpaceX’s giant Starship rocket is not worsening the fuel crisis — but may still raise profound climate questions.

Quantum ‘Jamming’ Could Help Unlock the Mysteries of Causality

To keep communications secure in a post-quantum world, cryptographers are digging down into the concept of cause and effect.