CDC: Monkeypox Sexual Transmission and Asymptomatic Infection a Mystery
The CDC said in a press release on June 9 that it is "still learning" about whether transmission can occur through semen or vaginal fluids.
TECHNOLOGY
Japan Hoping for Unlimited Clean Energy With Giant Ocean Turbine
Tidal power is one of the few stand-out choices available to Japan if it wants to build a renewable and domestic energy supply.
Two Ships Found Near Spanish Galleon Full of Gold Worth $17 Billion
The two previously unknown shipwrecks were found near the famous Spanish galleon San José that was sunk by the British in 1708.
Artificial Human Tissue On Chip Could Replace Animal Testing
The idea behind the research was the creation of artificial organs in a procedure known as delivering an "organ on a chip" or "human on a chip."
Milky Way Could Host Over 42,000 Alien Civilizations, Scientists Estimate
An optimistic calculation suggests the reason we haven't heard from aliens yet is because humans haven't been around for long enough.
Liquid Cats Explained: Why Your Cat Can Squeeze Into Impossible Spaces
Veterinarian Uri Burstyn explores why cats, the internet's favorite obsession and all-round Weird Little Guys, are so flexible.
Siberia's Gateway to the Underworld is Growing
The large scar in the landscape, formally known as the Batagay megaslump, has grown to be the world's biggest as permafrost melts.
Where and When the Meteor Shower Might Be Visible Tonight
The shower, dubbed the Tau Herculid shower, will be an "all or nothing" event and if it happens, 1,000 shooting stars could fill the skies.
Scolopendra gigantea: The Giant Centipede With a Painful, Venomous Bite
Centipede expert Greg Edgecombe told Newsweek there is "no question" a bite from the carnivorous arthropod would be painful to humans.
China Is About to Send Three Astronauts to Build Its New Space Station
The Tiangong station is due to be completed later this year, though its 55-foot long central core is operational now.
May Faves: Newsweek's Products of the Month
This month's products tested and reviewed by Newsweek include a new smart home thermostat, ANC wireless headphones, a home office desk chair and more.
Sun Sets in Perfect Alignment With New York Grid To Create 'Manhattanhenge'
"Manhattanhenge" is a name coined by Neil deGrasse Tyson for the days of the year when the sunset is perfectly aligned with the street grid of Manhattan.
This Color E Ink Reading Tablet Is Weird and Wonderful
The Boox Nova Air C is a full-featured color e-reader that can handle more than books with a host of Android apps.
Scientists Say Tundra Could Be Lost in 30 Years as Trees Take Over
The unique vegetation of the Arctic tundra could disappear by the year 2050 if no substantial reduction in global warming is achieved, scientists have warned.
What Is a G5 Storm?
While the Earth's magnetic field largely protects us from radiation and charged particles from the sun, space weather phenomena can impact our planet.
