Record-breaking heat is expected to take hold across states from the Plains to the Northeast this week, causing temperatures to soar to unseasonable highs. The early heat wave comes less than a month after oppressive heat choked much of the western United States. Now, it appears to be the turn of the eastern part of…
A method developed by the University of Córdoba (UCO) predicts the fatty acid, phenol, and volatile compound profile of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) quickly, easily, and accurately by using the olives directly. Virgin olive oil is one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, and—according to scientific evidence—a source of health benefits. Three chemical…
A puzzling discrepancy A vacuum chamber used to measure electron transitions in atomic hydrogen Credit: Axel Beyer/MPQ A vacuum chamber used to measure electron transitions in atomic hydrogen Credit: Axel Beyer/MPQ Subsequent measurements by various groups were inconclusive. For instance, in 2013, the same international team performed muon-based experiments that confirmed their 2010 value, producing…
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. While rinsing really does help clean fruits and vegetables of harmful pesticides and bacteria, washing produce with water alone doesn’t ensure a longer shelf life or guard against decay. With millions of pounds of fresh food wasted annually in…
While flying just a few thousand miles above the moon on April 6, Artemis II astronauts reported seeing a handful of bright, fleeting flashes of light on the lunar surface, leaving mission scientists on Earth buzzing with excitement. The excitement comes with good reason for scientists planning future lunar missions: These brief flashes, caused by…
Scientists have found that young stellar cousins of our Sun are calming down and dimming more quickly in their X-ray output than previously thought, according to a new study using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory. A paper describing the results published Monday in The Astrophysical Journal. Unlike in the new movie “Project Hail Mary,” this quieting…
After weeks of teasing, Nissan has formally unveiled the U.S.-bound Rogue Hybrid e-POWER in a bid to unseat the current champions in the compact SUV market, the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Where the 2026 Rogue is available as a plug-in hybrid, the 2027 model’s e-POWER system uses electric motors alone to turn the wheels….
Newly released video shows the moment a recovery crew opens the hatch of Artemis II’s Orion capsule to a joyful reunion with the four astronauts inside. Cheers broke out as the crew – Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen – were all found to be safe and well after splashdown on Friday…
Some white dwarfs show strong magnetic fields at their surfaces, but until now, their origin hasn’t been fully understood. A new study finds that magnetism isn’t a late feature of these stars, but something that traces back much earlier in their evolution. In research published in Astronomy & Astrophysics, a team connects magnetic fields seen…
April 14, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Colombia will euthanize Pablo Escobar’s invasive ‘cocaine hippos’ After attempts at relocation and sterilization have failed, invasive hippos introduced by the infamous drug lord will be culled, the country announced By Humberto Basilio edited by Andrea Thompson Hippos that are descendants of the ones…
