Astrophysics
Astronomers Report a Monstrous Eruption from a Supermagnetic Star
In a fraction of a second, the outburst released as much energy as our sun produces in 100,000 years
Stories by Mindy Weisberger
Planetary Science
Meteorite Crashes into Woman’s Bed in Canada
The woman awoke to find the space rock laying next to her head
Animals
Why Tiny Tardigrades Walk like Insects 500,000 Times Their Size
Animals this small and squishy usually don’t have legs
Biology
After Being Swallowed Alive, Water Beetle Stages ‘Backdoor’ Escape from Frog’s Gut
Life’s journey sometimes takes you to unexpected places
Biotech
World’s First “Living Machine” Created Using Frog Cells and Artificial Intelligence
Scientists used computer algorithms to develop a programmable organism made of frog DNA
Space & Physics
Space Dust from Ancient Supernova Found Hiding in Antarctica
Iron traces in snowfall originated in a stellar explosion millions of years ago
Evolution
Extinct 11-Foot “Super-Ostrich” Was as Massive as a Polar Bear
The giant bird roamed Europe more than two million years ago
Evolution
Long-Hidden “Pyramid” Found in Indonesia Was Likely an Ancient Temple
The structure has potentially been used as a place of worship for thousands of years
Computing
A New Supercomputer Is the World’s Fastest Brain-Mimicking Machine
The computer has one million processors and 1,200 interconnected circuit boards
Space & Physics
Measurement Shows the Electron’s Stubborn Roundness
Once again, a major experiment reveals no deviations in the fundamental particle’s shape, complicating the search for new physics
Evolution
T. rex Couldn't Stick Out Its Tongue
With its tongue attached to the bottom of its mouth, the dinosaur probably ate like modern crocodiles
Biology
Orca Quickly Learns to Mimic Human Speech
A killer whale picks up words like “hello” and “bye-bye,” some on the first attempt
Climate Change
2017 Ranked Among Three Hottest Years Ever
The average amount of heat absorbed and trapped in the upper ocean last year was also higher than ever seen before
Conservation
Mexico Designates North America’s Largest Ocean Reserve
The area is uniquely rich in marine biodiversity
Conservation
Hunting Big Game: Why People Kill Animals for Fun
Thousands of people each year visit wild spaces across Africa with guns in hand. They’re playing a dangerous game
Policy
“Rogue” Science Agencies Defy Trump Administration on Twitter
Anonymous accounts are purportedly linked to NASA, National Parks and other agencies
Biology
Jumping Spiders "Hear" Long-Range Audio with Their Hairy Legs
Spiders can sense and respond to sounds coming from distances more than three meters away even though they lack ears and eardrums
Electronics
These Eagles Snatch Hostile Drones from the Sky
The Dutch National Police are training juvenile bald eagles to use their sharp talons to ground rogue flying robots
Engineering
Shoe-Wearing Robot's No Flatfoot--It Walks like a Person
Enhanced walking capabilities could help robots navigate environments that people move around in, and could improve the performance of bots created for disaster response
Environment
Invasive Lionfish Arrive in the Mediterranean
The first wave of a lionfish invasion has struck in the Mediterranean Sea, a region where these fish had not been established before
