Carly Kay is the Fall 2025 science writing intern at Science News. She holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a master’s degree in science communication from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
December 24, 2025 1 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Dark Matter Telescope Captures a Sparkling Galaxy Merger The Euclid Space Telescope is decking the halls with boughs of starlight By Meghan Bartels edited by Claire Cameron ESA/Euclid/Euclid Consortium/NASA, image processing: Euclid Science Ground Segment and M. Schirmer (MPIA) (CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO) A…
Kendra Pierre-Louis: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Kendra Pierre-Louis, in for Rachel Feltman. The Christmas tree feels like a tradition from time immemorial—and in some ways it is. Historians trace the use of evergreens in winter festivals as far back as ancient Egypt and Rome. But the modern American custom has more recent roots:…
A simple intervention could make a big difference to IVF success CHRISTOPH BURGSTEDT/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Men should ejaculate less than 48 hours before in vitro fertilisation egg collection to maximise the chances of it leading to an ongoing pregnancy, according to the first clinical trial to test how different ejaculation abstinence intervals affect the success…
December 23, 2025 2 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm FCC Blocks New Foreign-Made Drones, Citing National Security Risks The U.S.’s decision to ban the sale of new foreign-made drones will have far wider-reaching implications than its effect on pilots’ ability to access new models and parts By Eric Sullivan edited by Claire Cameron…
Huntington’s disease gradually kills brain cells, affecting movement, mood and thinking Science Photo Library/Alamy This year marked a pivotal moment in the quest to treat Huntington’s disease, a rare but devastating form of dementia. Scientists found that an experimental gene therapy slowed the condition’s progression – the first time this has ever been achieved. Although…
Sure, a crackling yule log in a digital fireplace may be cozy, but it’s been done. This year try one of these science video alternatives to create the perfect holiday ambience in your home. Snow-white Seal Pups On supporting science journalism If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing…
The supernova remnant SNR 0509-67.5 as seen by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope ESO/P. Das et al. Background stars (Hubble): K. Noll et al. This two-toned sphere is evidence of a rare double-detonating supernova, captured by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope in Chile. Astronomers at the University of New South Wales…
Good health news for babies, kids and adults regarding the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination kept coming in December. Pregnant people who were vaccinated before becoming infected with the coronavirus had a lower risk of severe COVID-19 — and their infants were less likely to be born prematurely — than pregnant people who had not gotten…
December 23, 2025 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm U.S. Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill, a Move That Could Transform Health Care A pill version of the popular GLP-1 weight-loss drug Wegovy has been green-lit for use in the U.S. Here’s what that means for health care By Lauren J. Young edited by Claire…
