There’s a well-known story in Plato’s Republic in which a humble shepherd named Gyges finds a magical gold ring that renders whoever wears it invisible. Gyges proceeds to use his newfound power to ...

In recent years, there has been substantial discussion of bias in science, and the conflicts that it can elicit. Bias can include the biases to which we are susceptible as individuals and the systemic ...

Shockingly, the $29.99 'pouch of ingredients' does not provide a 'protective gaseous barrier' that busts the virus. By Andrew Paul Published Oct 26, 2023 12:00 PM EDT Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

Supernovae-stellar explosions as bright as an entire galaxy-have fascinated us since time immemorial. Yet, there are more hydrogen-poor supernovae than astrophysicists can explain. Now, a new ...

Although glasses exhibit disordered atomic structures, X-ray and neutron scattering reveal a subtle periodicity. Researchers have demonstrated that this hidden periodicity -- referred to as 'invisible ...

The 9/11 terror attacks forced changes in thinking about structural integrity, disaster response, and trauma resources for survivors and responders. 9/11 took place ...

Human vision feels complete and reliable, yet a growing body of research suggests our eyes and brains are constantly editing reality, hiding some things while revealing others. At the same time, new ...

This beautifully illustrated volume is a surprising synthesis of two seemingly disparate cultures: a revealing look at more than a century of science and the art it has influenced. Gamwell, curator of ...

On a walk through your city or town, there are all sorts of sights and sounds to take in—big buildings, parks and patches of green space, roaring vehicles, and people strolling around. But according ...

For the first time, scientists may have discovered indirect evidence that large amounts of invisible dark matter surround black holes. The discovery, if confirmed, could represent a major breakthrough ...