How Two Rebel Physicists Changed Quantum Theory
David Bohm and Hugh Everett were once ostracized for challenging the dominant thinking in physics. Now, science accepts their ideas, which are said to enrich our understanding of the universe.
How the Universe Forges Stars from Cosmic Clouds
A deep dive into the chaotic journey of star formation.
The Vital Near-Magic of Fire-Eating Fungi
As wildfires grow in size and severity, researchers are learning more about the burn scar pioneers that are foundational to ecosystem recovery.
MeerKAT: The South African Radio Telescope That’s Transformed Our Understanding of the Cosmos
MeerKAT has emerged as a beacon of innovation and opportunity on the African continent.
Surprising Discovery Challenges Key Principle of Modern Cosmology
Observations of an enormous cosmic structure, dubbed the "Big Ring," seem to violate the Copernican principle.
A Brief Guide to Birdwatching in the Age of Dinosaurs
Archaeopteryx and Hesperornis should be on the lists of any dino bird watcher.
NASA’s Search for Life on Mars
It’s a rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists—and back on Earth, a battle of the budget.
The Ocean Vents Where Life on Earth Likely Began
In a recent paper, biologists outlined a three-part hypothesis for how all life as we know it began.
Earth Isn’t the Only Planet With Seasons
But they can look wildly different on other worlds.
100 Years after the “Great Debate”: How Edwin Hubble Expanded the Cosmos
In 1924, Edwin Hubble found proof that the Milky Way isn't the only galaxy in the Universe.