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.
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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.
Elephants Are Attacking Humans As Climate Change Pushes Them to the Brink
Lydia Tiller, from Save the Elephants, told Newsweek they are seeing a huge increase in the number of human and elephant conflicts across Africa.
Clean Air: Urgent Call to Monitor Microplastics in Air That Can Spread Around World in Days
Scientists found that microplastics are being transported thousands of miles all over the world by ocean air, snow, sea spray, and fog.
Fact Check: Have Scientists Found the Cause of SIDS?
A study on the unfortunate medical phenomenon known as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) has garnered significant attention.
Huge Asteroid Up to 1,600 Feet Wide to Pass Earth Just Before Lunar Eclipse
During the space rock's close approach, it will be traveling at approximately 18,300 miles per hour relative to the Earth
Coinbase Outage Angers Users as Bitcoin Prices Plummet
Some social media users on Twitter began asking whether Coinbase is down for anyone else, but the company assured users that their funds "are safe."
Seaweeds' Sweet Tooth Saves Carbon Emissions of 300,000 Cars, Research Shows
Research also showed the amount of sugar released by seagrasses would be enough to produce dozens of billions of sugary fizzy drinks.
Review: Sony WH-1000XM5 ANC Headphones Set a New Standard
The best wireless ANC headphones ever? The new Sony WH-1000XM5 may hold that title for now with incredible ANC and added comfort.
What Time Is the May 2022 Lunar Eclipse, What Does a Blood Moon Look Like?
The Earth will pass between the sun and the moon this weekend, casting a red shadow over the full moon.
Supermassive Black Hole Photo Proves Einstein Right Over 100 Years On
The supermassive black hole, which weighs as much as 4.3 million suns, is only the second ever to be imaged.
