Technology

Thousands of scientists and researchers across the United States have joined public demonstrations to protest policies they believe threaten scientific research, climate action, and evidence-based policymaking. The protests reflect growing concern in the scientific community over initiatives introduced during the administration ofDonald Trump. Why Scientists Are Marching Scientists have cited several reasons for their activism, […]

In certain deserts, especially in California’sRacetrack Playa, scientists have long been fascinated by the mysterious movement of gravel-size gypsum and other stones across flat, dry lakebeds. These rocks appear to move on their own, leaving long tracks etched into the desert surface. How the Stones Move For decades, researchers debated the mechanism behind this phenomenon,

The story of Henrietta Lacks stands as a pivotal chapter in the history of medical research, highlighting both the remarkable potential of human cells and the ethical considerations that accompany scientific advancement. Her legacy underscores the importance of informed consent, respect for individual rights, and the profound impact that one person’s biological material can have

4 NASA’s Cassini spacecraft, which orbited Saturn from 2004 to 2017, captured more than just stunning images—it also recorded the “sounds” of space around the planet. These sounds aren’t audible in the traditional sense but are generated by electromagnetic waves and plasma interactions in Saturn’s magnetosphere. How Space “Sounds” Are Captured Cassini was equipped with