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'Ghost particles' can zoom through you without a trace. Scientists are getting to the bottom of this cosmic mystery
Scientists are searching for answers in the cosmic mystery of ghost particles known as neutrinos.
Is Earth 'on the brink'? 2024 was likely our planet’s hottest year in 125,000 years
Two new climate reports warn Earth's vital signs are flashing red after the hottest year in 125,000 years, but say recovery is still possible with swift action.
How AI can improve storm surge forecasts to help save lives
Accurate storm surge predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and giving emergency responders time to prepare.
Can we dim the sun to fight climate change? Not without risking weather patterns, scientists suggest
Scattering microscopic particles of sulfur in the atmosphere might slow down climate change. It might also change weather patterns.
Virtual particles: How physicists' clever bookkeeping trick could underlie reality
A physicist explains the idea of virtual particles and why they are important to study.
Trump administration is on track to cut 1 in 3 EPA staffers by the end of 2025, slashing agency's ability to keep pollution out of air and water
Two academics look at the stakes involved with air and water pollution if the EPA's budget is cut.
What is the weak nuclear force and why is it important?
The weak nuclear force doesn't play by the normal rules — and, in fact, it breaks one of the biggest rules of all.
Microbes essential for human health can survive the stress of spaceflight. That's great news for astronauts
Microbes essential for human health have proven resilient against the extreme forces of space travel, offering hope for maintaining astronaut well-being on future long-duration missions.
