Science

Tick, tick, tick. An update is coming to the “Doomsday Clock,” representing the judgment of leading science and security experts about the perils to human existence.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

The US government is examining 510 UFO reports, over triple the number in its 2021 file, and while many were caused by drones or balloons, hundreds remain unexplained, according to a report released Thursday.This article […]

Italians are notoriously—and understandably—protective of their cuisine, as regular arguments about the correct toppings for pizza or the appropriate pasta to use with a Bolognese ragu will attest.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

With the world population topping eight billion for the first time, “Santa is flying faster than ever; we estimate he’s traveling over Mach 7 this year”—seven times the speed of sound, more than a mile […]

In recent years, Norwegian researchers have increasingly published their research in open access journals. Some go one step further and share their data.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

Novelist Charlotte Brontë was devastated when her sister Emily died from tuberculosis on December 19, 1848.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.

A new Pentagon office set up to track reports of unidentified flying objects has received “several hundreds” of new reports, but no evidence so far of alien life, the agency’s leadership told reporters Friday.This article […]

In Boston, there are reports of people pronouncing the letter “r.” Down in Tennessee, people are noticing a lack of a Southern drawl. And Texans have long worried about losing their distinctive twang.This article is […]

University of Queensland scientists have developed a model that gives soccer players their best chance of kicking a penalty goal.This article is brought to you by Phys.Org.