Cosmic dust identified as the source of Venus' enigmatic lower haze

Venus, often called Earth's twin, is in fact a planet of extremes. Beneath its thick carbon dioxide atmosphere are crushing ...
Scientific American

Physicists just took a road trip with a load of antimatter. Here’s how it went

Physicists just pulled off perhaps the coolest road stunt a scientist can do: they loaded a truck up with antimatter and went for a drive. The feat marks the first time scientists have ever managed to ...
PolitiFact

Officials target microplastics. What exactly are they? How do they get into the body?

Over time, plastics break into smaller and smaller fragments called microplastics and — when they’re invisible to the naked eye — nanoplastics. The human body’s mechanisms ...
Nature

Virus-like particles: mimicking pathogens to train immunity

VLP technology shows remarkable versatility. Dozens of vaccine candidates are in development for infectious diseases, inflammatory conditions and even cancer. These particles are made up of viral ...
The New York Times

What Is Dust Even Made Of? (And How to Manage It)

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Caroline Mullen Caroline Mullen is a writer focused on cleaning and organizing ...
The New York Times

Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...