Sports
Olympic Ski Jumping: Falling or Flying in Style?
An interplay of gravity, lift and drag allows athletes to soar astonishingly far through the air
The Conversation
Quantum Physics
The High-Speed Physics of Olympic Sledding, Explained
There is more to the bobsled, luge and skeleton events than merely sliding down steep, icy slopes
Policy
Facial Recognition Plan from IRS Raises Big Concerns
Government agencies are tapping a facial recognition company to prove you’re you
Climate Change
New Maps Show U.S. Flood Damage Rising 26 Percent in Next 30 Years
Future flooding will disproportionately affect Black communities
Weather
What Is a Bomb Cyclone?
An atmospheric scientist explains
Defense
Russian Cyberattacks against the U.S. Could Focus on Disinformation
Direct system invasions are possible, but efforts to sow confusion and division are more likely
Natural Disasters
Why the Tonga Eruption Was So Violent and What to Expect Next
Research into earlier eruptions suggests this is the type of massive explosion the volcano sees about every 1,000 years
Public Health
Sounds of Mosquitoes’ Mating Rituals Could Help Fight Malaria
“Wing beats” can help identify targets for control programs
Psychology
How Targeted Advertising on Social Media Drives People to Extremes
People seeking to radicalize others are using ads to push conspiracy theories and extremist views
Climate Change
Don’t Look Up Illustrates 5 Myths That Fuel Rejection of Science
The farcical allegory of climate change shows the pitfalls of relying solely on technology and misunderstanding scientific certainty
