The 100-Year-Old Math Feud That Invented The Future
Find out how a bitter 100-year-old feud between two Russian mathematicians unexpectedly led to the creation of a mathematical tool that now powers everything from nuclear physics and Google Search to modern artificial intelligence.
The Ingenious Engineering of the EpiPen
It is just one step, but under the plastic, it's actually three distinct mechanisms that trigger each other in quick succession without any additional input from you.
The Viewpoint: Why the appendix is much more important than we once thought
Once thought to be a useless vestigial organ, the appendix is now recognized as playing a crucial role in regulating the gut microbiome and supporting overall immune function.
Scientists see magnons’ dance at the nanoscale for 1st time
In a milestone for magnonics and microscopy, researchers have finally captured the first-ever direct images of bulk magnons at the nanoscale, opening exciting new opportunities for spin-based electronics.
Study: Early hominin males much larger than females
New research, utilizing a novel statistical method, reveals that males of the early hominin species Australopithecus were significantly larger than females, suggesting intense male competition among our ancient ancestors.
UC Irvine team discovers new phase of quantum matter
In a breakthrough for quantum physics, scientists have created the first-ever "spin-triplet" excitonic insulator, a new state of matter that could revolutionize electronics and space exploration.
AI helps solve Papua New Guinean genetic origin mystery
A new study finds the unique genetics of Papua New Guineans stem from a population bottleneck, not a separate 'Out of Africa' migration.
New ‘second law’ of entanglement finally proven
Researchers have discovered a new "second law" for entanglement, proving the process can be made perfectly reversible using a theoretical quantum battery to store and supply the resource.
The Most Cursed Units in Science
An exploration into the bizarre side of science, where fuel efficiency is a unit of area, the age of the universe is a stunning coincidence, and some physical constants are measured in "per square root kilometer."
Finding the Most Complicated Lock Pattern
The quest to find the most complex lock pattern possible uncovers a hidden world of mathematical principles and an infinite number of solutions.