Green stuff, brown stuff: Secrets to a great compost pile
As spring gardens sprout, we’re digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.
Why so many studies can’t be replicated
An analysis of thousands of social science studies found that half couldn’t be replicated. What’s behind this pattern, and can it be fixed?
How a sound designer gave an alien its voice (and 250 words)
Erik Aadahl, the sound designer behind “Project Hail Mary” and 2014’s “Godzilla,” uses his background in biology to bring characters to life.
Can GLP-1 drugs treat addiction?
Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 drugs could be used to treat addiction disorders, following patient reports of reduced cravings.
What a sperm whale’s birth tells us about whale culture
Ten whales helped a mama sperm whale give birth—giving us a glimpse into whale culture and why animals help each other out.
Is the US backing out of the electric vehicle market?
With super-fast charging times and low prices, Chinese-made cars are a driving force in the global EV market. Is the U.S. getting left behind?
Can algae help pull microplastics out of our water supply?
Microplastics are everywhere, including in our water. One scientist wants wastewater plants to put bioengineered algae to work for a cleanup.
Artemis II tackles a minor plumbing issue on its way to the moon
Artemis II’s “space plumber” tackled a toilet issue on the way to the moon. Plus, a reservoir hidden under the Great Salt Lake.
Artemis II test flight heads toward the moon
The Artemis II mission has launched, and its four astronauts are en route to the moon for a lunar flyby.
Should Pluto be a planet again?
NASA’s administrator wants to reclassify Pluto as a planet, reigniting a 20-year controversy over its status in our solar system.