Share this on WhatsApp This month a cosmic visitor is gracing the skies. A comet swept past the sun on July 3, and it has since become visible to the naked eye. The rare opportunity to glimpse the chunk of ancient ice from the outer solar system should continue next week, when astronomers hope it […]
Share this on WhatsApp Scientific American August 2020 An outbreak in Italy in the 1630s forced him to find new ways of doing his research and connecting with his family The novel coronavirus has upended our world over the past several months, forcing people to learn how to work in entirely new ways. For scientists […]
Share this on WhatsApp During a press conference in early September, President Donald Trump was asked when he thought a vaccine for COVID-19 might become available. His prediction was upbeat: “We’re going to have a vaccine very soon,” Trump said. “Maybe even before a very special day—you know what day I’m talking about.” Trump was […]
