Robotics

How Being Watched Changes How You Think

How Being Watched Changes How You Think

SIN May 7, 2025 0 30

We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this m...

Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Potent Antivenom

Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Pote...

SIN May 7, 2025 0 23

A new snakebite treatment combines an existing drug with antibodies from a hyper...

IVF Treatment Faces Threats from ‘Fetal Personhood’ Laws That Would Grant Fetuses Legal Rights

IVF Treatment Faces Threats from ‘Fetal Personhood’ Law...

SIN May 7, 2025 0 19

In the new book Personhood, historian and law professor Mary Ziegler explores ho...

How NASA Can Make the Moon Great Again

How NASA Can Make the Moon Great Again

SIN May 7, 2025 0 20

An unhinged 2026 U.S. budget proposal would hollow NASA to a husk bent to Elon M...

The Chemistry of the Papal Conclave’s Black and White Smoke

The Chemistry of the Papal Conclave’s Black and White S...

SIN May 7, 2025 0 21

Pyrotechnic chemistry drives the Vatican’s recipes for the black and white smoke...

The Brood XIV Zombie Cicadas Are Coming

The Brood XIV Zombie Cicadas Are Coming

SIN May 7, 2025 0 20

As 17-year cicadas emerge this spring, a zombifying virus is waiting for them

Could AI Really Kill Off Humans?

Could AI Really Kill Off Humans?

SIN May 7, 2025 0 35

Many people believe AI will one day cause human extinction. A little math tells ...

Trump EPA Reorganization Signals End to Climate Work

Trump EPA Reorganization Signals End to Climate Work

SIN May 7, 2025 0 25

Under President Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate of...

These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury

These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury

SIN May 6, 2025 0 22

Bacterial genes protect animals—and their predators—from harmful contamination

Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Touted by RFK Jr. Work?

Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Touted by RFK Jr. W...

SIN May 6, 2025 0 22

As the measles outbreak in the U.S. gets bigger, HHS’s secretary Robert F. Kenne...

Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Low-Income Households

Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Lo...

SIN May 6, 2025 0 32

The Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts the Low Income Home Energy Assis...

Scientists Use Ancient Chinese Poetry to Study Endangered Yangtze Porpoise

Scientists Use Ancient Chinese Poetry to Study Endanger...

SIN May 5, 2025 0 16

Mentions of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in ancient Chines...

What Would Einstein Tell Trump?

What Would Einstein Tell Trump?

SIN May 5, 2025 0 19

Einstein offers a lesson for scientists who are protesting an out-of-control nat...

‘Agreeing to Disagree’ Is Hurting Your Relationships—Here’s What to Do Instead

‘Agreeing to Disagree’ Is Hurting Your Relationships—He...

SIN May 5, 2025 0 19

Agreeing to disagree on too many topics can put a strain on relationships. Conve...

Cuttlefish May Communicate with Discolike Arm Gestures

Cuttlefish May Communicate with Discolike Arm Gestures

SIN May 5, 2025 0 21

Scientists identified four arm wave signals cuttlefish use: “up,” “side,” “roll”...

New Data Released from NASA’s Juno Mission, and New Satellites Launched for Internet and Trees

New Data Released from NASA’s Juno Mission, and New Sat...

SIN May 5, 2025 0 20

Climate studies are paused, new satellites join the crowded skies, the Juno spac...

We Value Your Privacy

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies.

We use cookies to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage & personalize content to provide social media features and to improve our marketing efforts. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device for the described purposes. View Our Privacy Policy