Funky mirror turns electric field into a magnetic field with missing pole
The mirror image of a frozen electric charge becomes a magnetic monopole.
Science // Science & Exploration
This company wants to use reentry heating to roast coffee beans
"We believe it is time to revolutionize coffee roasting using space technology."
Electric scooter users aren’t wearing helmets—the head injury rate proves it
Health experts raise concern about electric scooter use and head injury rate.
New estimate of primate mutation rates helps genetics match fossils
Understanding the differences in rates means a better picture of our history.
Anti-vaccine advocates appointed to Minnesota autism council after measles outbreak
It’s giving credence to a theory that’s false,” critics argue.
Scottish stone circle isn’t so ancient after all, archaeologists say
Sometimes, doing good science means admitting you were wrong.
“Disruptive” Bezos healthcare venture accused of copying competitor
Competitor claims its former exec joined the venture with lots of secrets, IP in tow.
Rocket Report: A huge step back for Stratolaunch, a toppling Starship
"We need to work seriously in order to remain in the market."
After Thursday test firing, SpaceX may be a month from commercial crew launch
The rocket can roar. Now, how about that Dragon spacecraft?
Spotify data shows how music preferences change with latitude
The farther from the equator, the greater the seasonal swings.
How a two-planet smashup left the Earth with its elements
Lab experiments point to the collision that formed the Moon.
How compressed-air storage could give renewable energy a boost
Compressed-air energy storage isn't carbon neutral, but it's a lower-carbon option.
Russian space chief told to drop grandiose talk, get more done
"Stop talking about where our missions will land in 2030, get to work."
Forgotten man, forgotten disease—Aniru Conteh and the battle against Lassa fever
Surrounded by civil war and one of Africa's deadliest diseases, he stayed to save thousands.
Oxford scientists successfully recreated a famous rogue wave in the lab
The so-called "Draupner wave" was recorded by an oil drilling platform in 1995.
