A newly discovered protein[1] from Earth’s toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are microscopic creatures that can survive just about anything[2]: boiling heat, freezing cold and crushing pressure. In fact, tardigrades are the only known...
Interest in the Moon[1] has been high – just in the past two years there have been[2] 12 attempts to send missions to the Moon[3], nearly half of which private companies undertook. With so much activity, it’s important to start thinking about coordination and safety.
To some, this concern may seem premature. About 10 to 20 missions[4]...
Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in a military uniform, announced on Oct. 26, 2025, that Russia had successfully tested[1] a nuclear-powered missile. If true, such a weapon could provide Russia with a unique military capability that also has broader political implications.
The missile, called Burevestnik, was reportedly successfully...
Artificial intelligence is fast becoming part of the furniture. A decade after IBM’s Watson[1] triumphed on “Jeopardy!,” generative AI models are in kitchens and home offices. People often talk about AI in science fiction terms, yet the most consequential change in 2025 may be its banal ubiquity.
To appreciate how ordinary AI use has...