More than 4 billion people may not have access to clean water
Access to clean water is a human right — one that half of the world may not have. Out of […]
Astronauts actually get stuck in space all the time
Imagine going on a weeklong business trip and not coming home until the following year. That may be the situation
Expanding antibiotic treatment in sub-Saharan Africa could save kids’ lives
In some parts of sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 10 percent of children die before they turn 5 years old (SN: 8/3/22);
A distant quasar may be zapping all galaxies around itself
One of the farthest known quasars seems to have shut down the creation of new stars in all the galaxies
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is
More than 100 bacteria species can flourish in microwave ovens
Even the microwave oven in your kitchen is not immune to bacteria. The irradiating environment within a microwave oven might
The nearest midsized black hole might instead be a horde of lightweights
Contrary to a previous report, there’s no evidence of an intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri, the Milky Way’s most
What is ‘Stage 0’ breast cancer and how is it treated?
Actress Danielle Fishel made headlines last week when she announced that she had “very, very, very early” breast cancer. “It’s
A next-gen pain drug shows promise, but chronic sufferers need more options
Extreme Climate Survey Science News is collecting reader questions about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do you
A new drug shows promise for hot flashes due to menopause
A new treatment for hot flashes brought relief and a better night’s rest for women experiencing these disruptive symptoms during