6:43
The Reef Is Quiet. Too Quiet.
Researchers monitoring the soundscape of a coral reef have found a dramatic drop in the sounds of wildlife under the sea.
5:23
What Net Neutrality Could Mean For Slow Internet In Rural Kansas
The end of net neutrality seemingly benefits corporations and harms consumers. But for small towns with slow internet speeds, this may not be the case.
11:03
Glimpses Of Galaxies Far, Far Away
Last week we asked you to help us spot galaxies magnified by other galaxies, known as gravitational lensing. This week we reveal what you found.
On Pluto’s Doorstep
How did the New Horizons team wake up the spacecraft before it flew by Pluto? With a Star Trek theme song, of course.
21:57
After The Golden State Killer, The Ethics Of Genetic Testing
Genetic testing sites are nothing new. But the ethical quandaries they present are.
23:19
Chasing Pluto, As Long As It Takes
New Horizons brought us a stunning look at Pluto. But “the first mission to the last planet” took decades to get off the ground.
Hurricane In A Box
Unable to study Category 5 hurricanes in the field, University of Miami researchers create them from scratch in a giant box.
5:02
When Great Lakes Water Is ‘Public’ And When It Isn’t
Foxconn’s Lake Michigan bid raises questions about interpreting a young law.
10:12
Help Us Weigh Galaxies!
Participate in a citizen science project and help astronomers identify gravitational lenses.
7:21
The Next All-Natural Recycling Solution? An Enzyme
Plus, exploding ants and other science headlines in this week’s News Round-up.