Brian Switek is a freelance science writer and a paleontology volunteer with the Natural History Museum of Utah. He is also author of the books My Beloved Brontosaurus and Written in Stone. ... Read More
What if the Universe Isn’t as Uniform as Scientists Think?
A study based on 47 million galaxies found that the cosmic web retains patterns on enormous scales, which could force a reevaluation of a pillar of cosmology.
Jorge Garay
Even the Internet’s Favorite Pool Guy Doesn’t Know How to Fix the Reflecting Pool
Algae blooms, peeling paint, and a host of fixes from hydrogen peroxide to nanobubblers have made it hard to diagnose what’s wrong with the Reflecting Pool—let alone how to clean up the mess.
Molly Taft
Drive Slower, Save Money on Gas. Thanks, Physics!
Planning a Fourth of July getaway? Use less gas—and cut your emissions—by easing up on the pedal.
Rhett Allain
Break the Nimble SharePower in Half to Charge Two Phones
Nimble’s thoughtfully designed SharePower is a modular power bank you can share with a friend.
Simon Hill
Submit Your Questions: Inside The World of Online Romance Scams
The Yahoo Boys author Carlos Barragán will join Kate Knibbs to answer your questions about Nigeria's romance scammers.
Kate Knibbs
Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep
By focusing on sleep, ScreenZen’s app-blocking Halo gadget is downright dreamy compared to the rest.
Jill Duffy
Fish Oil Supplements May Not Help Stave Off Dementia After All
A large-scale clinical trial has shown that even long-term consumption of DHA—an omega-3 fatty acid found in abundance in oily fish—may not lead to improvements in cognitive function.
Ritsuko Kawai
Real-Life Disclosure Day Will Look Nothing Like Steven Spielberg’s New Movie
Previous landmark scientific discoveries like the Higgs boson provide a better template for what it will take to confirm whether aliens have made contact with Earth.
Nathaniel Janowitz
How Can Soccer Players Bend Their Shots in Midair?
As World Cup action kicks off, we look at the physics of the beautiful game.
Rhett Allain
Go Ahead and Get Your Kid That 3D Printer
Kids love 3D printers almost as much as K-Pop Demon Hunters. Just give in and get one.
Martin Cizmar
Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño. No, Really
As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.
Molly Taft
They’re Making Clip-On Frames for Smart Glasses Now
Smart glasses are hitting the mainstream, so companies are now getting into the accessories game.
Boone Ashworth
