Crews Move Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank
Crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans transport the 130-foot-tall liquid hydrogen tank out of a production cell inside the main factory building into
Category: Science
Archaeologists unearth a medieval nobleman buried with his horse and dog in a rare wooden tomb in Russia
Archaeologists in Russia have unearthed a rare wooden tomb containing the remains of an elite man who was buried with a horse and a dog.
Mysteries of the commonplace
Editor in Chief Nancy Shute reviews new research in static electricity and other science revelations in our September magazine issue.
‘The greatest unknown was how much energy would be released by the weapon’: How scientists prepared for the Trinity nuclear test
In the early hours of July 16, 1945, in a remote part of the New Mexico desert, a group of scientists, engineers and military personnel
Does tapping on a soda can really stop it from exploding?
We all know that a dropped or shaken soda can comes with the risk of a fizzy eruption. People use different techniques to prevent these
Shock wave therapy for erectile dysfunction is on the rise
A sound wave–based therapy commonly used to dislodge kidney stones is gaining traction as a treatment for erectile dysfunction.
Crossword: Lab Animals
Solve the crossword from our September 2026 issue, in which we celebrate some creature features.
Webb Opens Treasure Chest
This NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope Picture of the Month takes us to a fantastical realm within our home galaxy, where piercing starlight and billowing
‘Huge Breakthrough’ in the Math of Imbalance
One does not need a doctorate in mathematics to split 12 eager trivia buffs into two competitive teams. But consider that each person arrives with
Archaeologists used to think women in prehistory wielded no power. Genetic data is upending that idea.
Over the past decade, there’s been a revolution in archaeology as we integrate the science of ancient genomics into the study of humanity — and
‘Thunderquakes’ do more than shake the ground — they map it
Scientists used fiber-optic cables to turn “thunderquakes” into underground maps that could help reveal hidden hazards beneath cities.
Plants under attack leave behind a surprising call for backup
Bacteria may build a memory of herbivore attack in the soil and coax new plants to attract wasps to rein in destructive pests.
Scientists finally know why astronauts struggle to poop in space — and reveal a hidden risk of long-haul spaceflight
Scientists have finally gotten to the bottom of why astronauts struggle to poop in space, thanks to a new blood test. The findings also reveal
Have your say: Would you trust a humanoid robot with your household chores?
The dream of coming home to a spotless kitchen you didn’t have to clean yourself is edging closer to reality. We’re used to seeing robotic