Curious Kids[1] is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. [2]. How is the International Space Station able to orbit without burning up? – Mateo, age 8, New York, New York Flying through Earth’s orbit are thousands of satellites and two
... We developed a way to use light to dismantle PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ – long-lasting environmental pollutants
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS[1], have earned the nickname of forever chemicals[2] from their extraordinary ability to stick around in the environment long after they’ve been used.
These synthetic compounds, commonly used in consumer products and industrial applications for their water- and grease-resistant properties, are...
Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury
Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation[1], that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link between inflammation and muscle weakness, the molecules and processes involved have been unclear.
NASA’s crew capsule had heat shield issues during Artemis I − an aerospace expert on these critical spacecraft components
Off the coast of Baja California in December 2022, sun sparkled over the rippling sea as waves sloshed around the USS Portland dock ship. Navy officials on the deck scrutinized the sky in search of a sign. The glow appeared suddenly.
A tiny spot at first, it gradually grew to a round circle falling at a great speed from the fringes of...