From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Athletes will use physics concepts such as friction and lift to their advantage on the world stage in the 2026 Olympic Games.

The largest life-form on land 400 million years ago was one that scientists can’t explain

A bizarre fossil called Prototaxites, which was the largest life-form on land 400 million years ago, may have been a completely unknown form of multicellular life, according to a new study.

Two UConn students decided to try skydiving. Then, suddenly, they earned silver at a national event

UConn has been known for reaching the highest of highs in men’s and women’s basketball. But there’s another sport where the Huskies have ascended to heights most other schools in the country can only ...
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Parachutes are so hard! #shorts #science #SciShow

This video was originally posted to TikTok in April 2021. Spacecraft parachutes are surprisingly difficult to design. Also, ...

Tiny droplets navigate mazes using 'chemical echolocation,' without sensors or computers

A recent study by a team of researchers led by TU Darmstadt has found that tiny amounts of liquid can navigate their way ...

Jefferson brings SEAL team nursing program to Lehigh Valley. Here’s what that means

Jefferson’s Nursing Service, Excellence, Advocacy and Leadership, or SEAL, team, which sends experienced nurses wherever they ...