*I'm thinking that a new revival of Aristotelian geocentric realism ought to put paid to this far-out stuff, because hey, if it feels like I'm the center of the universe, then obviously I am.
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
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
An Explosion Knocked Out Anduril’s Rocket Motor Test Site in Mississippi
The incident could disrupt a key part of the defense company’s rocket motor business, which designs and tests prototype motors for military customers.
Paresh Dave
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
ICE’s Internal Watchdog Is Now Investigating Online Critics
The Office of Professional Responsibility has opened more than 100 cases over what ICE officials call “incidents of doxing and threats” against ICE employees.
Maddy Varner
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
I Tried DeleteMe, the Original Data-Broker-Removal Service
Everyone is sick of spam calls and creeper sites that show weirdos where you live—but can any service solve it?
Martin Cizmar
New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
Isabella Ward
A Source of Mysterious Repeating Radio Signals From Space Has Been Identified
Researchers say the discovery could be a “Rosetta stone” for cosmic signals.
Ritsuko Kawai
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
China’s Tianwen-2 Space Probe Has Rendezvoused With Earth’s Quasi-Moon
The probe sent back the first pictures of the asteroid Kamo’oalewa. Next step: landing on the surface and collecting samples to send back to Earth.
Ritsuko Kawai
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