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One scientist’s 10-year quest to calculate the strength of gravity
Earth's gravitational force, g, has been known for centuries. But the exact value of G, the universal gravitational constant, is elusive
- SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN21 HOURS AGO

Mollusk shells could pave the way to greener materials
Nacre-inspired ceramics could be the basis for the next generation of energy-efficient technology
- SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN20 HOURS AGO

Can electric air taxis carry passengers? Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 just cleared a key test
A British start-up recently pulled off a key maneuver for electric vertical flight—but certification, infrastructure and demand will decide whether air taxis fill our skies
- SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN19 HOURS AGO

‘Bat feast’ animal videos at African cave offer clues to how deadly viruses spread
Researchers filmed 10 species eating or scavenging bats at known Marburg-virus hotspot—and caught hundreds of humans visiting
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Golden Blob, a Mystery From the Deep Sea, Is Identified
The strange, shiny discovery, retrieved from the ocean near Alaska in 2023, turned out to be part of an anemone, scientists said.
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Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.