A view of Uranus from the Hubble Space Telescope NASA and Erich Karkoschka, U. of Arizona The rings that encircle Uranus may look similar in images, but their compositions are surprisingly different. Understanding the rings could help us unravel the many mysteries of this strange, dynamic system. The outer rings of Uranus – the mu…
A so-called pilot wave is key to David Bohm’s interpretation of quantum mechanics Courtesy of Daniel Harris and John Bush, MIT Sometime in the 1940s, US physicist David Bohm decided that the only way to understand quantum mechanics was to write a book about it. He wanted it to offer the reader something they could…
Chia is a cryptocurrency that relies on empty hard disk space Andrey Zhuravlev/Alamy A cryptocurrency marketed as a green alternative to bitcoin is actually consuming 18 times more energy than its makers originally claimed. Even management at the Chia Network admits the figures are “not wildly off”. Bitcoin requires miners to do vast amounts of…
A scanning electron micrograph of bacteria on the surface of a human tongue Science Photo Library/Alamy They say you are what you eat, but the microbes in your mouth may be just as revealing. One of the largest studies yet to explore links between the oral microbiome and metabolic health suggests they may offer clues…
Closed time-like curves offer a route to the past Roman Budnikov/Alamy What if you could send a message into the past? The laws of physics don’t forbid it – and in fact, in some cases, communicating backwards in time might actually be easier than the usual direction. The possibility of sending a message to the…
A shot from Karmela’s trip to The Bone Museum, New York Karmela Padavic-Callaghan Have you ever found yourself spending a Saturday morning staring at a wall covered in human spines? Or, maybe, staring into the eyes of a newly discovered reptile? Recently, I had a chance to do both, as my best friend took me…
As the Pittsburgh Penguins grapple with their playoff struggles, Anthony Mantha’s underwhelming performance has raised significant questions about his future with the team. Despite leading the Penguins with 33 goals during the regular season, Mantha has yet to find the net in the postseason. Coupled with a series of costly penalties in the first three…
The anticipation is palpable as the Montreal Canadiens prepare to take the ice tonight for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The familiar strains of Coldplay’s “Fix You” will echo through the Bell Centre, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling encounter. After narrowly missing a…
The vacuum connects to Dyson’s app, where you’ll find resources such as how to empty the dustbin and wash the filter, but not much else. It can tell you how long your last vacuuming session was, but no other details, so it’s not as interesting or as informative as the data you’d get from a…
The Chicago White Sox are quietly witnessing the emergence of one of baseball’s most compelling narratives in the early weeks of the 2026 season: the electrifying performance of Munetaka Murakami. The Japanese slugger has made an instant impact, already hitting 10 home runs—just one shy of the league lead—and tying a White Sox franchise record…