Scientists finally know where the Colorado River’s missing water is going
For years, water managers have been puzzled as the Colorado River kept delivering less water than expected—even when snowpack levels looked promising. New research reveals the missing piece: spring rain, or rather, the lack of it. Warmer, drier springs mean plants are soaking up more snowmelt before it can reach rivers, fueled by sunny skies…
Read MoreThis Artemis 2 astronaut really loves Rise | Space photo of the day for April 14, 2026
“Rise Wiseman” might be the most beloved mission mascot in history.
Read MoreScientists just recreated a rare cosmic reaction never seen before
A breakthrough experiment has shed new light on one of astrophysics’ biggest mysteries: the origin of rare proton-rich elements. For the first time, scientists directly measured a key reaction that creates selenium-74 using a rare isotope beam. The results sharpen models of how these elements form in supernova explosions, cutting uncertainty in half. But the…
Read MoreBlocking a single protein supercharges the immune system against cancer
Scientists have discovered a way to supercharge the immune system’s T cells by blocking a protein called Ant2, forcing the cells to rewire how they generate energy. This shift makes them more powerful, resilient, and effective at finding and destroying cancer cells.
Read MoreThe Lyrids are coming! How I watch meteor showers from the middle of a city
A little patience, luck and a well-placed camera can still deliver a dazzling fireball — even from a city.
Read MoreTalk about long distance! Watch the farthest-ever crew call in space between Artemis 2 and the ISS
Astronauts aboard Artemis 2 and the ISS connected across a record-breaking Earth–moon distance in the farthest crew call ever made in space.
Read MoreThe moon’s oldest and darkest craters could be hiding the most water ice. That’s good news for future astronauts
New research shows that craters near the moon’s south pole that have been in permanent shadow the longest are more likely to contain the most water ice.
Read MoreTrump administration promised ‘gold standard science.’ Scientists say they got fool’s gold
The Trump administration says it’s returning U.S. science to a golden era. Critics say it’s tarnished by political agendas.
Read MoreIs AI bad for critical thinking? It depends on when you use it
Using AI later in solving tough problems boosts critical thinking and memory, a study shows, highlighting trade-offs between speed and reasoning.
Read MoreSci-fi stories never really end anymore, and that’s a problem
It just goes on and on, my friends.
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