You Should Be More Freaked Out by Shingles

The viral infection leaves millions with chronic pain, increased stroke risk, and lifelong nerve damage—yet vaccination rates remain dangerously low.

The Strait of Hormuz blockade is causing a slow-moving food crisis
The Strait of Hormuz blockade is causing a slow-moving food crisis

Farmers are very busy in the spring, under pressure to get crops into the ground just as the Northern Hemisphere begins to thaw. But this year has been different for many, thanks in large part to the escalating war in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a […]

7 Beautiful Bird Moments From The 2025 Nature Photography Contest

These seven photos represent the very best of bird photography, celebrating the beauty and daily hustle of life in the air.

Did Neuralink make the wrong bet?
Did Neuralink make the wrong bet?

Elon Musk promised Neuralink would bring superhuman abilities and minds merged with AI. Then he fueled a runaway hype train for his brain implant technology, which ended up with a grisly record for implants in monkeys and some success with human subjects. But for all of the hype, he’s still further away than Mars from […]

An AI System Passed Peer Review. The Scientific Community Isn’t Ready

An AI system automated the full arc of scientific research and passed peer review. Its creators say it could fix science’s worst habits — but the risks are just as real.

A worst-case solar storm could knock out satellites, GPS and power grids, report warns

Scientists outline how a once-in-a-century solar storm could disrupt the technology modern society depends on.

Comet Pan-STARRS Doubles In Brightness — How To Easily See It Tuesday

Comet Pan-STARRS, also known as comet C/2025 R3 (Pan-STARRS), is visible before sunrise until next weekend. Here’s how, when and where to find it on Tuesday, April 14.

Surprising New Shark Behavior Discovered In Mexico

Scientists just documented Galápagos sharks deliberately rubbing against oceanic manta rays in Mexico’s Revillagigedo National Park.

Most Of The Microplastics In Urban Air Come From Tires

Particles produced from brake and tire wear now represent the majority of emissions from road transport. As the EU cracks down on them, scientists urge others to follow.

3 Unexpected Habits Of Secure Couples, By A Psychologist

What if the healthiest couples you know aren’t the most connected, but the most secure? These three overlooked habits reflect one of the strongest kinds of intimacy.