The History and Physics of the Atomic Bomb
First came the idea of splitting the atom; then, a chain of events leading to a moment forever etched in collective memory—the use of nuclear weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.Read More
US Coast Guard Report on Titan Submersible Implosion Singles Out OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush
A report on the death of five people in the Titan submersible blames design, maintenance, and inspection flaws for its failure. “It all came back to Mr. Rush,” the head of the investigation told WIRED.Read More
NASA Science Activation Teams Unite to Support Neurodiverse Learners with Public Libraries
Explore This Section Science Science Activation NASA Science Activation Teams… Overview Learning Resources Science Activation Teams SME Map Opportunities More Science Activation Stories Citizen Science 3 min read NASA Science Activation Teams Unite to Support Neurodiverse Learners with Public Libraries On July 16, 2025, more than 400 public library staff from across the United [...]
How Supercomputing Will Evolve, According to Jack Dongarra
WIRED talked with one of the most influential voices in computer science about the potential for AI and quantum to supercharge supercomputers.Read More
STEM Educators Are Bringing Hands-On NASA Science into Virginia Classrooms
Explore This Section Science Courses & Curriculums for… STEM Educators Are Bringing… Overview Learning Resources Science Activation Teams SME Map Opportunities More Science Activation Stories Citizen Science 4 min read STEM Educators Are Bringing Hands-On NASA Science into Virginia Classrooms Professional learning experiences are integral to the enhancement of classroom instruction. Teachers, at the [...]
Science Reveals the Surprising Origins of the Potato
Potatoes as we know them today are the product of a hybridization that took place 9 million years ago between two plants, one of which was an ancestor of the tomato.Read More
Efforts to Ground Physics in Math Are Opening the Secrets of Time
By proving how individual molecules create the complex motion of fluids, three mathematicians have illuminated why time can’t flow in reverse.Read More
Peacock Feathers Are Stunning. They Can Also Emit Laser Beams
Scientists hope their plumage project could someday lead to biocompatible lasers that could safely be embedded in the human body.Read More
Trump Promised to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill.’ The New Rigs Are Nowhere to Be Found
With clean energy more cost-competitive than it once was, the White House’s oil-first strategy is faltering.Read More
NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play
Explore This Section Science For Educators NUBE: New Card Game Helps… Overview Learning Resources Science Activation Teams SME Map Opportunities More Science Activation Stories Citizen Science 4 min read NUBE: New Card Game Helps Learners Identify Cloud Types Through Play Different clouds types can have different effects on our weather and climate, which makes [...]