Scientists Invent a Way to Brew Espresso With Ultrasonic Waves—No Hot Water Required
Researchers have demonstrated they can make coffee comparable to conventional espresso using ultrasonic waves. Because the process doesn’t need hot water, it consumes 75 percent less energy.
Javier Carbajal
Every Time Norway Scores at the World Cup the City of Bergen Trembles
This curious phenomenon was documented by the seismometer at the University of Bergen, which recorded slight vibrations whenever the national team scored a goal.
Marta Musso
Mysterious Compound Detected on Pluto and Titan
Something on Pluto and one of Saturn’s moons, Titan, absorbs light in a way unexplained by anything in spectroscopic databases.
Jorge Garay
The Science Behind Why Soccer Players at the 2026 World Cup Are Cutting Their Socks
Holes in socks have become a curious sight at this year’s World Cup. The reasons why are a weird mix of biomechanics, perception, and player habits.
Jorge Garay
Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust
New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.
Jorge Garay
China Defies US Restrictions and Builds the World’s Fastest Supercomputer
The Chinese supercomputer LineShine was ranked as the fastest in the world, despite not using any GPUs.
Fernanda González
Good News! Turns Out the Earth Will Never Be Swallowed by the Sun
A new study suggests that when our star becomes unstable in 5 billion years or so, Earth may avoid being engulfed by its fiery demise.
Simone Valesini
For Iran’s Athletes, There Is No Separating Sports From Politics
From defections and protests to moments of national pride, the 2026 World Cup arrives amid decades of tension between identity and the state.
Tamara Davison
Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico
Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.
Fernanda González
This Is the Most Detailed Image Yet of the Milky Way's Center
The Euclid space telescope's stunning photo of our galaxy's “crowded heart” captures more than 60 million stars.
Marta Musso
Satellite Images Show the Destruction Caused by Venezuela's Twin Earthquakes
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
Fernanda González
How to Watch the Knicks Parade on NYC Traffic Surveillance Cameras
Artist Morry Kolman will be livestreaming feeds of the NBA champions’ ticker-tape parade from NYC’s traffic cameras—and this time, the city’s Department of Transportation isn’t demanding he stop.
Maddy Varner
