12:15
Yes, It’s Hot. But How Hot?
Researchers say the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature is a better indicator of heat stress.
11:44
Elephants Seem To Use Names For Each Other
A new study used machine learning to analyze elephant vocalizations and identified “contact rumbles” that appear to function as names.
11:37
A Week Of Milestones For Spaceflight
Boeing’s Starliner successfully launched and docked at the ISS, SpaceX’s Starship rocket launched and returned, and Hubble had a hiccup.
12:20
Starliner Crewed Test Flight Rescheduled For This Weekend
The much-delayed crewed test flight is back on the calendar, despite a helium leak.
12:17
Zapping Nerves Into Regrowth
An early study found that electrical stimulation could improve hand and arm function in people with spinal cord injuries.
12:11
New Rule Sets Stage For Electric Grid Update
Upgrades to the power grid under the new rule could help accommodate increasing renewable energy supply and meet data center demands.
12:12
In A First, JWST Detects An Atmosphere Around A Rocky Exoplanet
Astronomers have confirmed they found an atmosphere around an Earth-like rocky exoplanet for the first time.
11:46
Science From Iowa’s Prairies
Science Friday is in Ames, Iowa, home to prairies, greater prairie chickens, and an array of wildlife.
12:01
10 Years Later, Flint’s Water Crisis Still Isn’t Over
While progress has been made, many residents say they still don’t know if their tap water is clean or not.
12:12
Progress Toward A Clean Energy Transition
Global temperature increases are slowing, electric vehicle sales are growing, and renewable energy is now cheaper than some fossil fuels.