Space junk may look like a supernova as SETI researchers struggle with a signal.
If you ever wanted to help find new planets, now’s your chance
Scientists ask the public for help in figuring out which signals are real.
CDC advisory panel unanimously approves expanded COVID vaccine boosters
CDC hearing came the day after the FDA expanded its authorization for booster shots.
Poaching drove the evolution of tusk-free elephants
Researchers have identified genetic factors that stop tusk development.
Biden administration plans for offshore wind everywhere
The US presents a roadmap for leasing on the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf Coasts.
Conservative media viewing correlates with intention to use ivermectin
Watching fringe stations and general mistrust of science are both causing problems.
China’s solar power has reached price parity with coal
Adding storage could allow solar to produce nearly half of China’s electricity.
Rover’s pictures show long history of rivers flowing into Martian crater
Jezero Crater’s river delta left behind a distinct geometry we can see in photos.
Lunar samples returned by Chang’e-5 tell of recent volcanism
“Recent” is relative—the samples are roughly two billion years old.
WHO recommends malaria vaccine for use in children
While the efficacy is under 50 percent, it should still save numerous lives.