Movies and Shows I asked ChatGPT to turn famous scientists into Simpsons characters — and it’s just gold December 6, 2023
Chemistry Plastic out of thin air? Scientists make alternative plastic from atmospheric nitrogen November 22, 2023
Environment From Gray to Green: How Building With Nature May Save Our Fragile Coastlines November 14, 2023
Computer Science & IT The hidden language of computers: how a RISC(y) bet reshaped modern technology October 23, 2023
Pieces Beyond the hype: How many asteroids whoosh by Earth? August 10, 2023 - Updated on October 9, 2023
Future Can we screen the world? How smartphones and watches are revolutionizing global health (and just getting started) August 10, 2023
Pieces Satellite surge: how radio astronomy is trying to see beyond the crowded skies August 8, 2023 - Updated on August 9, 2023
Pieces Nobel Laureate shares his ten tips for a life in science July 14, 2023 - Updated on July 17, 2023
Environment How NYC Subway trains were thrown in the ocean – and why that’s a good thing May 22, 2023
Pieces The meat industry is freaking out over plant-based meat. They should February 25, 2023 - Updated on March 1, 2023
Pieces Japanese scientists measured how much capybaras enjoy their hot baths February 13, 2023 - Updated on February 14, 2023
Pieces If we want companies to stop burning fossil fuel, why are we paying them for it? February 1, 2023
News Yes, a gun shooting blanks can still kill you — and action movies are surprisingly dangerous January 19, 2023 - Updated on March 20, 2023
Pieces The surprisingly rich (and dirty) history of anal cleansing: a look at how people kept their bottoms clean through the ages January 4, 2023
Culture & Society Who is the best chess player in history? It depends how you look at it January 4, 2023 - Updated on May 23, 2023
Pieces 2022: The Year Quantum Conquered the Nobel Prize December 30, 2022 - Updated on April 30, 2023
Environment This indigenous community in Peru declared itself an autonomous government to fight deforestation and mining December 12, 2022
Environmental Issues A Qatarstrophy: This World Cup is probably the worst one in history November 22, 2022 - Updated on November 28, 2022
Pieces The doom spiral of Twitter: toxicity drives use, but toxicity also kills social networks November 21, 2022
Pieces Remember the infamous Swedish pandemic model? Turns out, it really didn’t work November 11, 2022 - Updated on November 13, 2022
Animals Despite Gruesome War, Bat Rescue Continues in Ukraine November 10, 2022 - Updated on December 22, 2022
Culture & Society 14 Japanese concepts that will help you see life in a different light November 1, 2022 - Updated on May 1, 2023
History A bored Chinese housewife created a compelling (but fake) alternative history on Wikipedia, fooling everyone for a decade October 19, 2022
Offbeat Bizarre cheating scandals are rocking the worlds of chess, poker, fishing, and tap dancing October 17, 2022
Archaeology Ancient pre-Viking arrow among trove of artifacts left behind by melting ice in Norway October 5, 2022
News Chess drama: accusations of cheating and counteraccusations rattle prestigious chess tournament September 9, 2022
Environment Could auctions help California make better use of its water? This leading economist believes so September 3, 2022
Pieces Birds are using plastic plants for their nests, and it’s the most Anthropocene thing ever August 12, 2022
Great Pics These photos of adorable Baikal seals above and beneath the water will cleanse the depressing news cycle July 21, 2022
Pieces Abel Laureate Dennis Sullivan wants you to look at math differently — and stay interested July 11, 2022 - Updated on July 26, 2022
Climate Peatlands help protect us from climate change. But if we don’t, they’ll turn on us June 29, 2022