Re-creating supernovas right here on Earth

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11/15/2020 Giant lasers help re-create supernovas’ explosive, mysterious physics For the first time, scientists have re-created a type of shock wave that occurs in supernovas. Plus: Video - How to make a fake supernova Read More Technology and natural hazards clash to create ‘natech’ disasters Hurricanes, wildfires and nature’s other extreme events are increasingly causing damage to infrastructure crucial for safety and communication. Read More Measles has come back with a vengeance in the last several years The steep number of measles cases in 2019 doesn’t bode well for 2020, considering disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More These are science’s Top 10 erroneous results A weird form of life, a weird form of water and faster-than-light neutrinos are among the science findings that have not survived closer scrutiny. Read More Coronavirus cases are skyrocketing. Here’s what it will take to gain control Basic public health measures can still curb COVID-19, if everyone does their part. Read More Science News is a nonprofit. We depend on our readers to support our journalism. You can help by subscribing for as little as $25. SUBSCRIBE NOW Chemical reactions high in Mars’ atmosphere rip apart water molecules Mars is so dry because its water escapes into space. A new study suggests this process occurs in the ionosphere and faster than thought. Read More Once hurricanes make landfall, they’re lingering longer and staying stronger Warmer ocean waters due to human-caused climate change can help power hurricanes’ fury even after they roar ashore. Read More Bolivia’s Tsimane people’s average body temperature fell half a degree in 16 years A new study echoes other research suggesting that people’s average body temperature is lower today than it used to be. Read More Protecting the brain from infection may start with a gut reaction In mice, immune cells in the meninges are trained to battle infections in the gut before migrating to the brain. Read More A new portable device can reveal a chili pepper’s heat The “Chilica-pod” measures levels of the fiery capsaicin compound in peppers. Read More Privacy policy  |  Update Profile  | Manage Subscriptions  |   Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Society for Science & the Public 1719 N Street NW Washington, DC, 20036, US