New Science Maps Asia’s Shark And Ray Hotspots And Exposes Major Conservation Gaps

Scientists mapped 122 Important Shark and Ray Areas across Asia covering ~1 million km², revealing that while these habitats support 121 species (many threatened), over 94% of them still fall outside marine protected areas.

The Sharpest Image Ever Taken of the Sun Reveals a Hidden Phenomenon

The photograph, taken in visible light, made it possible to observe for the first time the tiny plasma vortices that had been predicted for more than a century.

1 Trait That Matters More Than Honesty In A Relationship, By A Psychologist

Honesty isn’t what makes a relationship last. A psychologist explains the quieter trait — perceived partner responsiveness — that predicts closeness, repair and trust

Here Are the First Images of the Crater Left on the Moon by SpaceX’s Rocket

The Korea Aerospace Research Institute shared images that show the gash on the surface. It’s pretty small.

Spokane Shows What the New Era of Wildfires Looks Like

With rising temperatures and drier conditions, fires are more likely to explode. And with more people living next to forests, the results can be catastrophic.

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope To Launch This Month — Nine Months Ahead Of Schedule

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 aboard Falcon Heavy to map billions of galaxies, hunt exoplanets and investigate dark energy.

Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet
Nitecore’s latest power bank is the lightest and most compact yet

There’s two things you should know about me, your intrepid reviewer: I hate the feature creep associated with modern power banks, and I love shaving grams off the gear I carry when backpacking, bikepacking, and trail running. So imagine my delight when Nitecore released a new generation of its ultralight NB10000 battery. After a few […]

10 Things To Know About Next Week’s Total Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 12, millions across Europe, the Arctic and North America will witness an epic total solar eclipse. Here’s how to understand the landmark event in 10 facts.

2 ‘Absent-Minded’ Habits Of Highly Intelligent People, By A Psychologist

A psychologist explains why losing the thread mid-chat and letting small tasks slip aren’t carelessness — they’re habits of a mind working hard elsewhere.

Scientists Used AI to Create 16 New Viruses

The use of AI systems to create viruses opens up new possibilities for combating bacterial resistance. It also raises concerns about the pace at which technology is outstripping regulation.