Reusable rocket tanks must survive brutal cryogenic thermal cycles without cracking. From aluminum-lithium alloys to friction stir welding, here’s the science behind the deep freeze.
In 1996 and 2021, NASA’s Galileo and Juno spacecraft flew past Ganymede. Comparing these two close-ups reveals surprising changes and clues about Jupiter’s largest moon.
New research from the University of Copenhagen reveals four types of dishonesty in relationships—from white lies to betrayal—and their surprising emotional consequences.
A new study finds that lead and arsenic levels in soils from burned LA homes vary wildly even between neighboring properties, raising urgent health and equity concerns for wildfire recovery.
University of Alberta researchers engineered a human-derived peptide, D-GK, that kills superbugs in preclinical tests. Could this be a new weapon against antimicrobial resistance?
New study of 356 European firms reveals that rapid sales channel adaptation boosts profits only under moderate market volatility. Find out when agility backfires and how to get it right.
New research reveals how female baboons build strong family bonds that reduce stress, extend lifespan, and shape primate evolution. Insights from 30 years of Amboseli data.
Computational study reveals lithium-doped carbon nanorings boost nonlinear optical response 15x, paving way for faster, flexible photonic devices. DFT calculations show record hyperpolarizability.
The Large Hadron Collider shuts down Monday for a four-year upgrade to boost collision rates in the hunt for dark matter. Here’s what the HL-LHC means for physics.
The Met Office extends amber heat warning through Saturday as record-breaking UK heatwave nears its end. Cooler weather arrives Sunday. What you need to know to stay safe.
Discover the engineering marvel of China’s tallest building, the CITIC Tower (Zhongguo Zun). How it withstands earthquakes, wind, and redefines skyscraper design.
Two humpback whales stunned scientists by swimming from Brazil to Australia—a record-breaking 13,000 km journey. Here’s why it matters for conservation.