'The greatest unknown was how much energy would be released by the weapon': How scientists prepared for the Trinity nuclear test
In this excerpt from "Trinity: An Illustrated History of the World’s First Atomic Test," author Emily Seyl looks at the buildup to the 1945 test that changed hi…
'We Want to Believe' book explores the reality of UFOs: 'It's always going to be more likely that someone is wrong about what they saw' (interview)
Acclaimed literary critic and Senior Editor at The Atlantic Adam Kirsch explores humanity's insatiable drive to wonder at unidentified phenomena in the skies.…
Exercise may work better for keeping weight off than losing it
Exercise may not be a powerful weight-loss tool on its own, but it appears to play a much bigger role in preventing lost weight from returning. By preserving mu…
Contagem regressiva para a segunda caminhada espacial de Sophie Adenot
Does tapping on a soda can really stop it from exploding?
We all know that a dropped or shaken soda can comes with the risk of a fizzy eruption. People use different techniques to prevent these bubbly blasts, including…
This Week In Space podcast: Episode 224 — The Science of Artemis
On Episode 224 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Rick Jenet are joined by Dr. David Kring to discuss the where, whys, and hows of the Artemis Pr…
Peppermint oil lowers blood pressure in just 20 days
Peppermint oil may have an unexpected benefit for people with mildly high blood pressure. Adults who took a small dose twice daily for 20 days saw their systoli…
Segunda caminhada espacial de Sophie Adenot | Caminhada espacial dos EUA 98 (Transmissão oficial)
SpaceX sends 27 Starlink satellites to orbit on 100th Falcon rocket launch of the year (video, photos)
SpaceX launched 27 Starlink satellites from California early this morning (Aug. 22), on the 100th mission of the year for the company's Falcon rocket family.…
This yeast supplement may boost cancer-fighting immunity
A simple yeast-based food supplement may help restore the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, according to new research in mice. Scientists found that yeas…
Lançamento do satélite meteorológico MTG-I2 (Transmissão oficial)
On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: X-15 sets world altitude record
On this day in space! Aug. 22, 1963: U.S. Air Force Captain Joe Walker flew an X-15 rocket plane higher than any pilot had ever flown before.…
This frozen fiber makes light and sound interact 1,000x more strongly
Freezing the liquid core of an optical fiber produced an extreme environment where light and sound interact more than 1,000 times more strongly than in ordinary…
First spacewalk completed for Sophie Adenot 🧑🚀✅
Partial lunar eclipse August 2026: Where will it be visible from?
Earth's shadow will swallow 96% of the lunar surface overnight on Aug. 27-28, potentially turning the moon a gorgeous shade of crimson as it bathes in light fil…
Multilingual people may have brains up to 13 years younger
People who speak several languages may have brains that age more slowly, with four-language speakers showing brains that appeared about 13 years younger than th…
Fly around Schiaparelli Crater with Mars Express
Queen bees have a disturbing way to survive pesticides
Honeybee queens exposed to pesticides can shift some of the contamination into their eggs, revealing a previously unknown survival strategy. The process may pro…
Sophie Adenot's first spacewalk | U.S. Spacewalk 97 (Official broadcast)
Tooth count may predict survival after pancreatic cancer surgery
Pancreatic cancer patients with at least 21 natural teeth survived nearly two years longer after surgery than those with fewer teeth in a study of 339 people. R…
This gut microbe may help keep you strong as you age
Scientists have linked a specific gut bacterium, Roseburia inulinivorans, to stronger muscles in both humans and mice. Older adults who carried it had 29% great…









