Octopus sleep includes a frenzied, colorful, ‘active’ stage
Science News Four wild cephalopods snoozing in a lab had long stretches of quiet napping followed by brief bursts of REM-like sleep. Read More
50 years ago, experiments hinted at the possibility of life on Mars
Science News In 1971, lab experiments suggested organic molecules could be made on Mars. Fifty years later, robots are searching for such signs of life on the planet itself. Read More
In a Pipe Repair Worker’s Death, Questions of Safety Still Swirl
Scientific American Content: Global A wrongful-death suit tied to cured-in-place piping is resolved, but critics say studies justify more oversight — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Read More
Hidden Toll of COVID in Africa Threatens Global Pandemic Progress
Scientific American Content: Global Undercounting or ignoring cases of the disease on the continent could lead to new variants that might derail efforts to end the pandemic — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Read More
Can room-temperature superconductors work without extreme pressure?
Science News The next generation of materials that conduct electricity with no resistance could shrug off the need for high pressure and low temperatures. Read More
Sperm whales have a surprisingly deep—and useful—culture
Popular Science | RSS Sperm whales have a culture, and it helps them evade whalers. Read More
The best carpet cleaner machines to keep your home spotless
Popular Science | RSS Get rid of dirt, dust and stains in half the time with Pop Sci’s picks for the best carpet cleaner. Spring cleaning has never been easier. Read More
NASA Moon Rocket Passes Critical Engine Test
Scientific American Content: Global The Space Launch System could launch on an inaugural lunar mission later this year — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Read More
Tilting rotors could help make Bell’s speedy new aircraft the next Black Hawk
Popular Science | RSS Both Sikorsky and Bell would like to produce the next-gen Black Hawk helicopter for the Army. Bell’s V-280 represents some fascinating engineering. Read More
Charles Blow Tells You How to Actually Fight Racism
Scientific American Content: Global The New York Times columnist discusses police brutality, racial disparities of the pandemic and diversifying the workplace — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Read More