How Much Worse Could This Measles Outbreak Get?
As of this week, there have been 695 cases of measles in the U.S. across more than 20 states this year–the highest annual toll seen since the…
Tag: Science
This past week, scientists announced that they’d made an incredible physics observation using a vat of liquid xenon. It’s officially the rarest nuclear decay–and really, the rarest… Read More
NASA, FEMA, and other national and international agencies are once again gearing up for a hypothetical asteroid impact preparedness scenario. They hope to learn the best strategies… Read More
The World Health Organization is coming out strong against letting young kids watch TV or play with smartphones, and is pushing parents to help their kids stay… Read More
Hubble scientists like to honor the telescope’s birthday with an annual release of 4/20-worthy space porn, and this year’s pic is as stunning as ever. The image,… Read More
The Best Personal Trainer Might Be a Dog
Your dog could very well make for a decent fitness coach, according to a new study out Thursday. It found that adults in the UK who owned…
A new analysis has found that Mercury has a solid inner core, just like Earth does. And Mercury’s core is just about the same size as our… Read More
If movies were scientifically accurate, here’s how Jaws would pan out: As the film’s signature theme begins to play, a black dorsal fin slinks around the water’s… Read More
A new study out Wednesday might just reaffirm your worst fears about staying glued to Twitter or cable news during a mass tragedy like the latest school… Read More
Scientists spotted a superflare larger than some of the hugest solar storms on record–from what seems to be a tiny, almost Jupiter-sized star. Read More