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Moths Find Their Way by the Stars

Their inner compass could be guided by quantum forces.

October 23, 2023

Is the Hard Problem Really So Hard?

The qualities of our experience seem impossible to describe scientifically, but maybe we’re just not thinking about them right.

October 20, 2023

Is Sushi a Health Hazard?

A warning from scientists putting raw fish under the microscope.

October 20, 2023

Clever Apes in the Modern Workplace

Psychologist Robin Dunbar’s latest book argues companies are social groups that can’t be perfected like a machine.

October 19, 2023

It Spins!

What the first evidence of a spinning supermassive black hole means.

October 19, 2023

The Physical Process That Powers a New Type of Generative AI

Some modern image generators rely on the principles of diffusion to create images. There may be a better alternative.

October 18, 2023

An Ark for Antarctica

Can we save the frozen continent’s unique fauna?

October 17, 2023

My 3 Greatest Revelations

The author on writing her new book “Ignition,” her dive into the new science of fighting wildfires.

October 17, 2023

The Big Impact Small Creatures Can Make

Bats, rats, fish, bivalves, and butterflies are just as important for ecosystems as apex predators.

October 16, 2023

“The Killing of Animals Is a Matter of Pride”

In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.

October 13, 2023

Humid Heat Can Kill Us Much Faster Than We Thought

The new estimate for how much heat we can tolerate makes rising global temperatures even more alarming.

October 13, 2023

A Window on the Mind, Through the Ear

New earbuds can listen to your brain activity and monitor your health.

October 12, 2023