A highly anticipated “sungrazer” comet is no more. Many experts expected the comet to shine so brightly that it could be seen in the daytime sky. Instead, the unfortunate object was ripped apart by a superclose “death dive” with our …
The Milky Way shines in a new image captured by the Artemis 2 crew. (Image credit: NASA) The Artemis 2 crew captured this majestic photo of the Milky Way through the window of their Orion spacecraft “Integrity” on April 7, …
Key Takeaways Monica Valluri and her team studied dwarf galaxies in the Virgo Cluster using the James Webb Space Telescope and found oversized black holes in two galaxies. NGC 4486B has a black hole that accounts for 4-13% of its …
Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. What’s fragrant, floral, and perfectly devious? If you’re confused, imagine what it must be like for the bees ensnared in the colorful clutches of …
Apple Watches are smart little gadgets, but they don’t always fit the vibe. There were plenty of nights and dressier events when I left mine at home because—as much as I wanted to check my notifications discreetly—it didn’t match my …
Human minds often wander. Whether we’re busy at work, doing chores or exercising, our thoughts frequently shift away from the task at hand. These spontaneous thoughts sometimes turn toward sensations in the body, such as our heartbeat or breath, and …
April 3, 2026 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Where is Artemis II now? NASA mission is committed to the moon The second day of the Artemis II moon mission saw the crew perform a series of maneuvers …
Archaeologists have encountered a mysterious structure beneath the ruins of an ancient city while testing out some new scanning equipment in the northwest Nile Delta of Egypt. The ancient city has held many names in the nearly 6,000 years since …
Dozens of people with glaucoma-like symptoms have tested positive for a virus that we thought affected only marine life Virginie Vaes/Getty Images A virus that ordinarily affects marine animals has caused glaucoma-like symptoms and even irreversible vision loss in a …
Scientists found that mimicking the geometry of natural oyster reefs can significantly improve the survival of young oysters in restoration efforts. New research has identified how artificial habitats can be designed more effectively to restore oyster reefs, drawing on a …