Stories by Adam Kovac

This study was originally published in 2024 and was criticized as being misleading by other scientists at the time

This study has been touted by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont as proof of the benefits of a universal, single-payer health care system, but the research hasn’t been peer-reviewed

Andy Green holds the overall land speed record, having hit 763.035 miles per hour while driving a jet-powered vehicle in 1997

The Eddington experiment used a solar eclipse to prove Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity

This summer has been marked by multiple outbreaks of foodborne illness, with thousands of infections and two deaths arising from cyclosporiasis and hundreds of cases of Salmonella infections

This new cache of material includes footage of a U.S. military plane’s infrared display recorded during an exercise over the Gulf of Oman in 2021

This technique could lead to new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bugs, but some scientists say the technology could be misused

Smoking in movies and TV is up, and “cigfluencers” have become a thing, but lags in data make it unclear if the vibe shift has any reality to it

Smoking rates remain low, but experts say social media, stress and shifting attitudes could be fueling a cigarette revival

As cases of a parasite-caused disease tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continue to climb, the nation’s top public health body is warning of a new foodborne illness

Musk outlined his vision to investors after SpaceX posted a $542-million loss from its space launch sector in its first quarter as a public company

This billionaire-backed fund is dedicating $200 million to preserve animals and even plants that are facing extinction around the world

A unique landform is vital for calibrating NASA’s satellites, but it’s likely sitting atop a vast deposit of this heavy metal, which is crucial for making munitions

These deaths were reported by Michigan, which has seen more than 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis emerge since late June

These proposed changes have seen significant bipartisan pushback and have been criticized by scientists across disciplines

The bright, red-orange stain on Antarctica’s ice-covered landscape may trace back to ancient oceans

An outbreak of Cyclospora infections tied to produce spreads across multiple states as new research challenges the protein maxxing craze

While “protein maxxing” is all the rage, reducing your protein intake could add years to your life

After decades of hints and speculation, scientists have at last unveiled the hidden companion to the iconic star Betelgeuse

Starship demonstrated key abilities on its path to becoming a fully reusable transport to take astronauts to the moon

After fatal crashes in which occupants or rescuers could not open Tesla doors, federal regulators are considering rules that would require obvious mechanical releases—but any new standard could take years

The history of testicular transplants is long and often sordid, but this successful procedure offers hope for survivors of cancer and other diseases that affect fertility

The White House’s senior science adviser faced questions over research funding cuts from lawmakers on Wednesday

This almost Jupiter-sized object is orbiting a brown dwarf, which, in turn, is circling around a small star