George Coyne, 87, Vatican Astronomer and Galileo Defender, Dies by ...
While seeking to reconcile science and religion, Father Coyne also vigorously supported Darwin and challenged believers in intelligent […]
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The Further Adventures of Betelgeuse, the Fainting Star by DENNIS ...
The red supergiant is no closer to exploding, it seems. It also no longer appears round. Published: February […]
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery by ...
A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of […]
As Mating Rituals Go, Valentine’s Day Isn’t So Bad by ...
Four reproductive tales from the animal kingdom, where sealing the deal doesn’t always turn out so great for […]
Here Lies the Skull of Pliny the Elder, Maybe by ...
The Roman admiral and scholar died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Might this really […]
The Perfect Valentine? A Math Formula by SIOBHAN ROBERTS
Nothing says “I love you” like a customizable algebraic equation. Published: February 14, 2019 at 01:00AM from #NYT […]
The Pale Blue Dot
On Valentine’s Day in 1990, cruising four billion miles from the Sun, the Voyager 1 spacecraft looked back […]
You Didn’t Touch These Jellyfish, but They Can Sting You ...
The upside-down jellyfish is mostly stationary, so it evolved self-propelling cells that can swim over and sting you […]
Time is Still a Mystery to ‘Einstein’s Dreams’ Author by ...
Why Alan Lightman, astrophysicist turned writer, traded black holes for black ink. Published: February 13, 2020 at 01:00AM […]
A Growing Presence on the Farm: Robots by KNVUL SHEIKH
A new generation of autonomous robots is helping plant breeders shape the crops of tomorrow. Published: February 13, […]