Millions of Bees Have Thrived Under a New York Cemetery for More Than a Century

A walk in the cemetery led to Cornell researchers discovering an underground colony of bees with an estimated population of 5.5 million—one of the largest ever recorded.

Nike World Cup Uniforms Made of Recycled Textiles Won’t Solve Fashion Waste

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

Don’t Miss May’s ‘Blue Moon’ Rise Tonight — Exact Times For Saturday

The second full moon of May rises this weekend — here’s exactly when and where to see the so-called Blue Moon at its best.

SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites
SpaceX gets $4 billion contract to build missile-tracking ‘Golden Dome’ satellites

The Pentagon awarded SpaceX a $4.16 billion contract to build missile-tracking satellites linked with President Donald Trump’s planned “Golden Dome” defense system, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In an announcement on Friday, the US Space Force says the sensor-equipped satellites will allow it to detect and track targets from space. The Elon Musk-owned SpaceX – […]

What would you be willing to put in your body?
What would you be willing to put in your body?

This is Optimizer, a weekly newsletter sent from Verge senior reviewer Victoria Song that dissects and discusses the latest gizmos and potions that swear they’re going to change your life. Opt in for Optimizer here. At this time last week, I was getting ready to ask people what drugs they were on. I was waiting […]

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes in Fiery Setback

The detonation of the New Glenn rocket resulted in a huge fireball in Florida, and may have long-term implications for the company’s ambitions.

Meet The Snake That Can Kill You In Under An Hour — A Herpetologist Explains

This snake’s deadly venom and terrifying appearance can sometimes distract us from viewing it not just as an apex predator, but also as a marvel of nature.

Space Warfare Is Almost Here And It’s Profoundly Stupid.

Anti satellite weapons are being tested and could soon lead to war in space. Here’s why that’s a terrible idea.

Rare Pigmentation In A Deep-Sea Shark Could Change How Scientists Think About Camouflage

A rare deep-sea sevengill shark with unusual patchy coloration was found to be in poor energetic condition, suggesting that even subtle disruptions to camouflage in the deep ocean may carry real survival costs.

See Biggest Rocket Explosion For 69 Years In Setback For Blue Origin

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on a Florida launch pad on Thursday, May 29, as it was preparing for its fourth launch next week.