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'The Last Dance': Michael Jordan tears up talking about relationship with Bulls teammates
Michael Jordan was brought to tears in one of the latest episodes of "The Last Dance" when asked to describe his relationship with his Chicago Bulls teammates.
What Michael Moore’s new film gets wrong about renewable energy
In the film Planet of the Humans, producer and director Jeff Gibbs and executive producer Michael Moore take aim at renewable energy technologies and the environmental organizations such as 350.org and the Sierra...
Scientists create new recipe for single-atom transistors
Once unimaginable, transistors consisting only of several-atom clusters or even single atoms promise to become the building blocks of a new generation of computers with unparalleled memory and processing power....
Questioning the value of general chemistry labs
Citing costs and a lack of evidence that traditional labs increase student learning, experts say instructors need to make improvements
The day coronavirus canceled prom and everything else for an L.A. high school singer
Pre-pandemic, aspiring pro singer Estefani Lopez commuted three hours to attend her performing arts high. The day prom was canceled everything changed
What will it be surface-transport profile-wise, once the pandemic ends? – 2
So, let’s explore this idea some more. Part 1 can be read here. Speaking of which, in the earlier installment it was duly pointed out that sold in the U.S....
Dendrimers finally have what it takes to break into the laser scene
A team has produced a family of dendrimers that form single-crystals and can harvest non-polarized light and transform it into polarized emission. The dendrimer crystals are both optically and mechanically...
Making ceramics in a flash
Ultrafast high-temperature method shaves hours off conventional furnace processing and sintering of precursors
UCLA softball is on 'really big high' with return of Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles
UCLA, the NCAA champion in 2019 and the No. 1 team in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, got a boost with the return of Rachel Garcia and Bubba Nickles.
MLB's June amateur draft reduced from 40 rounds to five in 2020
Major League Baseball will hold a five-round draft in June, a big reduction from the usual 40 rounds. Many Southland players are expected to be taken.
Chemistry breakthrough could speed up drug development
Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development.
Fundamentals of physics help engineers study mysteries of termite mounds
When FAMU-FSU Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Neda Yaghoobian looks at a termite mound, she sees more than a pile of dirt. She sees an engineered structure. Termite mounds, with...
With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?
The NFL is operating under the assumption that the season will be played as scheduled, but COVID-19 has created many challenges for the league.
Human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground
The Monte Conca cave system in Sicily is showing signs of being altered by pollution from above.
Nail guns for simple jobs around the house
A must-have for your fixer-upper. (Jim Quenzer/)There are many types of nail guns on the market. If you’re looking for some assistance with tasks around the house and not doing major construction, finishing...
With the prospect of empty stadiums, how will the NFL move forward?
The NFL is operating under the assumption that the season will be played as scheduled, but COVID-19 has created many challenges for the league.
New system harnesses the strange magic of twisted graphene
Researchers have found ways to control the electron correlations that cause superconductivity in graphene sheets stacked at an angle
Physicists have found a way to foil a classic oobleck science trick
It takes guts to attempt running across the surface of a liquid. Even more so if a sneaky physicist is nearby. A mixture of cornstarch and water known as oobleck solidifies when...
Scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype
Physicists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) have invented a new radar prototype that uses quantum entanglement as a method of object detection. This successful integration...
Fiber imaging beyond the limits of resolution and speed
Researchers at ARCNL and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam have developed a compact setup for fast, super-resolution microscopy through an ultrathin fiber. Using smart signal processing, they beat the theoretical limits of...
Look: Minzy to release 'Lovely' single May 24
K-pop star Minzy shared a comeback schedule for her new solo single, "Lovely."
Stay-at-home science project: Bake s’mores using the power of the sun
Yesssss, bake. (John Kennedy/)Welcome to PopSci’s at-home science projects series. On weekdays at noon, we’ll be posting new projects that use ingredients you can buy at the grocery store. Show us how it...
Controlling quantumness: Simulations reveal details about how particles interact
A recent study has described new states that can be found in super-cold atom experiments, which could have applications for quantum technology.
Michael Buble shares rescheduled dates for 'An Evening with' tour
Michael Bublé postponed his "An Evening With" tour to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Scientists create new nanocomposite from gold and titanium oxide
Oxides of different metals often serve as photocatalysts in various systems such as air purification, reactions of water decomposition and even in the production of self-cleaning surfaces for glass and...
DJI’s new industrial UAV is the coolest drone you’ll never get to fly
One battery charge earns pilots up to 55 minutes of flight time depending on conditions. (DJI/)DJI has a firm hold on most of the consumer drone market. Small crafts like its just-released...
Watch: Kelly Clarkson on 'chaos' of filming 'The Voice' remotely
Kelly Clarkson discussed the challenges of filming "The Voice" at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Pulse-driven robot: Motion via solitary waves
Scientists have recently explored the unique properties of nonlinear waves to facilitate a wide range of applications including impact mitigation, asymmetric transmission, switching and focusing. In a new study now...