Molly Glick
The Farm Boy Who Found Pluto
Despite its demotion from planet status, the tiny but mighty world still captivates scientists
The Geomagnetic Storm That Sparked Panic Across a Continent
And how it would affect us now
Ancient Jokes Etched in Clay
These millennia-old punchlines aren’t exactly gut-busters today
The Devastating Disease Neglected for Decades
Despite high-tech new therapies, people with sickle cell anemia still encounter stigma today
The First Time Tobacco Executives Admitted Smoking Is Bad for You
The moment the science finally came to light
What Sets Off Bomb Cyclones
This storm category includes some nor’easters, which seem likely to grow even more chaotic in coming decades
These Animals Are Expertly Adapted to the Cold
Some species wield natural antifreeze to survive brutal temperatures
How Richard Feynman Found the Root of the Challenger Disaster
The famed physicist’s persistence led him to uncover shocking failures
How Aspartame Came from a Work Safety Violation
Now, the controversial sweetener is facing increasing scrutiny
Why Astronauts Quarantine Before—But Not After—Space Missions
Post-flight isolation ended decades ago when scientists no longer feared moon-derived diseases