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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

Mollusk shells could pave the way to greener materials

Nacre-inspired ceramics could be the basis for the next generation of energy-efficient technology

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

‘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

Golden Blob, a Mystery From the Deep Sea, Is Identified

JOHN YOON

The strange, shiny discovery, retrieved from the ocean near Alaska in 2023, turned out to be part of an anemone, scientists said.

Doug Allan, Polar Cameraman for David Attenborough’s Films, Dies at 74

CLAY RISEN

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.