Why China Is the Bogeyman Data Center Enthusiasts Just Can’t Quit

Polls show that overwhelming majorities of Americans hate data centers. China makes a perfect scapegoat for tech leaders and their allies—the only problem is a lack of evidence.

Real-Life Avatar Pandoras? Astronomers Search Galaxy For Livable Moons

Astronomers are counting down to using the new Roman Space Telescope to scan the Milky Way for alien moons that might be habitable, says one of Roman’s chief scientists.

Hurricane Lowell To Impact Hawaii — Why So Many Storms This Year?

Major Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaii as Labor Day approaches. Here’s an explanation for why the island seems to be in the line of hurricane fire in 2026.

How To Improve Heat Action Plans

Most cities and regions don’t have formal plans for extreme heat, though they have the power to save lives. Still, these plans are far from perfect.

Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears

The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.

Webb Telescope Find A New Kind Of Object — A ‘Black Hole Star’

Astronomers using JWST have discovered a black hole star, a new cosmic object that could explain mysterious little red dots seen across the early universe by JWST.

3 ‘Dumb’ Habits That Actually Make You More Intelligent, By A Psychologist

Talking to yourself, asking obvious questions and staring into space look careless. Psychology research suggests they’re quietly making you a sharper thinker.

White House Turns Trump Policies Into Retro-Style Video Games

A White House official said the initiative contrasts a “culture of fun and winning” with a “dark socialist vision.” But critics called gamifying deportation dehumanizing.

Pig Kidneys Yield ‘Life-Changing’ Independence From Dialysis

More success for genetically engineered pig kidney transplants. Scientists might have found dark matter. Why space technologies and AI are converging. All that and more in this week’s Prototype.

Happy Cat Month Highlights The Benefits Cats Offer Us

September’s Happy Cat Month shines a light on the value cats bring to humans and how boosting their physical and emotional wellbeing benefits our own lives, too.