How binary stars' planets are born

A new mathematical simulation shows how gas and dust could swirl into planets in dual-star systems

Strong butt muscles are the key to sprinting at an elite level

Instead of the hamstrings, your butt is the real motor behind lightning-fast sprint speeds, at least if you're an elite male sprinter

Boosting one enzyme could help protect our brains when oxygen is limited

New research examines how hydrogen sulfide gas is processed in the brain during hypoxia

Jupiter, in infrared, visible, and ultraviolet glory

 Jupiter, in infrared, visible, and ultraviolet glory 

International Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/NASA/ESA, M.H. Wong and I. de Pater (UC Berkeley) et al. 

Seeing in different lights paints a more detailed picture of Jupiter

Newly released images show the planet in infrared, visible, and ultraviolet light

T. rex walked as slowly as a human, and may have used its tail as a suspension system

In prehistoric times, you could have strolled down the street and chatted with your friendly neighborhood T. rex without even breaking a sweat

Foam rolling can help athletes hurdle the post-halftime slump

A new study looks at how this common self-massage technique affects athletic performances

Think twice before you ice after an injury

Applying ice to a sprained ankle or wrist decreases blood flow to the area for longer than previously thought

The Ever Given and the physics of big ships clogged the Suez Canal

Wider and wider container ships carry more cargo but are extremely difficult to steer in tight spaces like a canal

Two mistakes by a pair of astronomers expanded our knowledge of dying stars

Wade and Hjellming were initially looking for red supergiants. They didn't find them, but that doesn't mean they failed