4 mathematicians win Fields Medal
Four mathematicians won the prestigious Fields Medal on Monday for their significant contributions to mathematics. The 14-karat gold award, equivalent to an Olympic gold medal … Read more
How to use metal in the kitchen: tips and myths
WHEN METALS first entered West Asian and Eastern Mediterranean kitchens in the form of bronze knives and copper cauldrons, only the wealthy could afford these tools. … Read more
How future particle accelerators could be greener
On July 5, marking the end of a three-year hiatus, CERN’s Large Hadron Collider will start collecting data. It will launch beams of high-energy particles … Read more
How have non-alcoholic beers gotten so good?
Brewing low-alcohol beer is an ancient art. In the US, the stuff, marketed under the misnomer “non-alcoholic beer,” acquired a reputation for being watery and … Read more
Astronauts face rapid loss in bone density on ISS
Floating around in space sounds like fun, but doing so takes a massive toll on your body. A study published on June 30 in the … Read more
How do fireworks work? | Popular Science
This post has been updated. It was originally published on July 2, 2017. It’s an age-old tradition: Millions of Americans, from infants to the elderly, … Read more
How many minerals are there on Earth?
Robert Hazen was attending a Christmas party, one December night in 2006, when a biologist friend and colleague asked a simple question: “Were there any … Read more
What do fireworks look like from space?
Astronauts on long missions aboard the International Space Station often spend their holidays peering down at Earth. But while they may be missing out on … Read more
Organic carbon on Mars could be from old life—or volcanoes
Early this year, the Curiosity rover revealed organic carbon, a key ingredient of life as we know it, on Mars. “We’re finding things on Mars … Read more
American Heart Association’s health guide adds sleep
Along with exercising and eating a balanced meal, getting a good night’s sleep is vital for a strong and healthy heart. On Wednesday, the American … Read more