In May 2024, part of the Sun exploded[1].
The Sun is an immense ball of superheated gas[2] called plasma. Because the plasma is conductive, magnetic fields loop out of the solar surface. Since different parts of the surface rotate at different speeds, the
October in much of the U.S. brings cooler weather, vibrant fall colors and, of course, pumpkin-spiced everything. This is peak pumpkin season, with most of the American pumpkin crop harvested[1] in October.
With the pumpkin spice craze fully underway, I find
Inspired by the human eye, our biomedical engineering lab at Georgia Tech[1] has designed an adaptive lens[2] made of soft, light-responsive, tissuelike materials.
Adjustable camera systems usually require a set of bulky, moving, solid lenses and a pupil in
When I imagine the future of space commerce, the first image that comes to mind is a farmer’s market on the International Space Station. This doesn’t exist yet, but space commerce is a growing industry. The Space Foundation[1], a nonprofit organization
When learning about the effects of spaceflight on human health[1], you typically will hear about the dangers of radiation, bone density loss and changes in eyesight. While these long-term risks are important, a less frequently discussed concern is motion
In July 2025, Uganda’s courts[1] swiftly dismissed a petition challenging the legality of polygamy, citing the protection of religious and cultural freedom. For most social scientists and policymakers who have long declared polygamy a “harmful cultural
Approximately 185,000 people have died in civilian aviation accidents[1] since the advent of powered flight over a century ago. However, over the past five years among the U.S. airlines, the risk of dying was almost zero[2]. In fact, you have a much better