Science May 03 Read Stephen Hawking’s final theory on the Big Bang Stephen Hawking's final theory challenges the existence of the multiverse and argues the Big Bang had a finite boundary, defined by string theory and holograms.
Health Apr 27 The autism rate is on the rise, CDC says. Here’s what that actually means This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the prevalence of autism is slightly higher than previously thought, but does it mean autism is becoming more common?…
Science Apr 19 Who is Jim Bridenstine, NASA’s new administrator? Congressman. Museum owner. Climate change denier. These are some of the words used to describe Jim Bridenstine, who was confirmed Thursday as the 13th NASA administrator.
Science Apr 18 Analysis: Robots have achieved what humans never will — assembling an IKEA chair in less than 21 minutes An autonomous robot can now assemble an IKEA chair without a manual in less than 21 minutes, which is an odd but significant milestone in artificial intelligence and robotics.
Science Apr 11 The science of using your expectations to relieve pain Traditional healing is used around the world, from acupuncture to laying of hands to yoga. How do these alternative remedies work to heal the body and the brain? As part of our series ScienceScope and in cooperation with the Pulitzer…
Science Apr 04 Can solar energy speed Puerto Rico’s recovery? Here’s what it would take It’s been just over six months since Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico and roughly 150,000 people still do not have power. A string of grassroots efforts aims to jumpstart the grid with solar energy. Science producer Nsikan Akpan explains…
Nation Apr 02 5 important stories that got lost in last week’s news These days, it’s hard to stop news from Washington, D.C., from flooding your news feed. We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now.
Science Mar 30 What to do if this Chinese space station crashes into your house this weekend Though chances of a human collision are low, here's what to do if the Tiangong-1 lands near you -- and how you'd sue for damages.
Science Mar 22 Great Pacific Garbage Patch weighs more than 43,000 cars and is much larger than we thought The Great Pacific Garbage Patch weighs 87,000 tons -- 16 times more than previous estimates -- and contains more than 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic, according to a new analysis.
Science Mar 20 Puerto Rico went dark 6 months ago. Could a solar smart grid prevent the next energy disaster? Making renewables a mainstay in Puerto Rico will require more than solar panels and wind turbines. There's also a monopoly and Congress with which to contend.