ScienceDaily
Scientists Finally Figure Out Why Japan's 2011 Tsunami Was So Rude
A hidden layer of slippery clay under the Pacific Ocean made Japan's 2011 earthquake and tsunami extra destructive, because of course it did.
2026-07-06
ScienceDaily
2026-06-04
Ars Technica
Bumblebees Show Off Spontaneous Problem-Solving Skills, Because Why Not
Bumblebees, already known for their social skills, have now proven they can solve puzzles on their own - no training required, just a sugary reward and a can-do attitude.
2026-05-30
ScienceDaily
Scientists Create a Whole New Phase of Matter, Because the Old Ones Weren't Weird Enough
Researchers built a new phase of matter out of silver nanoparticles that behaves like quantum LEGO and works at room temperature, because the universe wasn't complicated enough.
2026-05-28
Ars Technica
Researchers Develop New Way to Extract Lithium from Rocks, Because Apparently We're Not Done Making Batteries Yet
MIT and friends find a cheaper, greener way to pull lithium from rocks, because the planet's battery addiction isn't going anywhere.
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