The universe is full of mysteries, and one of the biggest is the neutrino. These particles are so small that they are nearly impossible to detect. Scientists have been trying to figure out just how tiny they are. Recently, they set a new record for the upper limit of a neutrino's mass: no more than 0. 45 electron volts (eV). To put this into perspective, an electron ...

Imagine you're on a quest to find aliens. But what exactly are you searching for? And how do you know if you've found them? Scientists use a slightly different approach. They think about it like a test with two results: true or not quite right. They use something called the Bayes factor to compare two ideas against each other. Based on this, they can classify their e...

Ever wondered what it’s like to live in space? Chinese astronauts aboard the Tiangong space station shared a unique glimpse into their home 260 miles above Earth. A recent video from CCTV shows the crew touring their temporary residence. They proudly display the station’s kitchen, complete with a tiny water heater and a modified microwave. Surprisingly, the beds are ...