Lightning on Earth Knocks ‘Killer Electrons’ Loose in Orbit
High-energy electrons released by storms on Earth can threaten satellites and spacecraft
Kate Graham-Shaw is a journalist based in New York City. She covers international news for Japanese media and also covers health and science topics as a freelancer.
Lightning on Earth Knocks ‘Killer Electrons’ Loose in Orbit
High-energy electrons released by storms on Earth can threaten satellites and spacecraft
Can Overpriced Peaches Convince Us That Fukushima Is Safe?
Years after a nuclear disaster wiped out Fukushima’s agriculture, peach growers are banking on Harrods to sell the area’s recovery story
Earthquakes May Forge Large Gold Nuggets
Scientists propose that large chunks of gold could form from earthquakes’ pressure
Artificial Sweetener Erythritol Linked to Blood Clots, Study Warns
A new study suggests a commonly used sugar substitute could increase the risk of blood clots, raising concerns for heart complications
How to Know if You Have Food Poisoning, and How to Avoid It
Foodborne illnesses such as E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria and Norovirus can make you seriously sick. Here’s how to protect yourself
New U.N. Cybercrime Treaty Could Threaten Human Rights
A recently adopted United Nations treaty could lead to invasive digital surveillance, human rights experts warn
These 352 Asteroids Likely Have Cute Little Moonlets
Identifying asteroids with potential moons could aid researchers in understanding unique aspects of our solar system
One of Earth’s Most Elusive Whales Washes up on New Zealand Beach
Scientists hope the incredibly rare beaching of a spade-toothed whale will help them learn more about this persistently elusive species
We Cannot Cede Control of Weapons to Artificial Intelligence
I watched United Nations delegates debate AI-based weapons that can fire without human initiation. Humans cannot be taken out of that decision-making
Pupil Dilation Reveals Better Working Memory
People whose eyes dilated more performed better on tests of working memory
Walk like an Egyptian—But Don’t Sit like One
The skeletons of scribes from ancient Egypt show deterioration from sitting and kneeling
This Paint Could Clean Both Itself and the Air
Recycled materials contribute to a pollutant-neutralizing paint
We Learn and Make Connections Better When Information Comes from People We Like
The way we’re “wired” to learn may divide us
Cannibal Cells Inspire Cancer Treatment Improvement
Giving cells an appetite for cancer could enhance treatments