One study says reduce red meat consumption; another says enjoy. Which should we believe?
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There’s an enormous evolutionary advantage for flamingos to stand on one leg, but only physics explains why. Of all the natural marvels unique to planet Earth, the diversity of the living […]
Tracking project establishes northern Argentina is wintering ground of Swainson’s hawks
Some studies say they help, others say just the opposite. Let’s dig in to find the truth.
“Nothing but naked people: fat ones, thin ones, old, young…”
Some pesticides are about as toxic as table salt.
In his new book, The Deep History of Ourselves, Joseph LeDoux explains where we come from.
Despite the moniker, bedbugs evolved long before mattresses and even survived the K-T extinction.
Baby Yoda merch is on the way, but these Star Wars gifts are available right now.
Researchers recently discovered an antibody that totally disrupts the influenza virus’s ability to replicate; it could be used to design a universal flu vaccine.
The startling discovery comes from researchers with the U.S. Geological Survey.
For decades, Americans sprayed the notorious pesticide DDT all over their homes and fields. But it turns out we may have known about — and ignored — a safer alternative used by the Nazi regime.
Psychologists discover why people participate in scary attractions.
We’re bored, and we’ve lost our ability to be awestruck and amazed. Let’s fix that.
The loss of elephants accelerates climate change.
Quoth the parrot — “Squawk! Nevermore.”
The history of life on Earth took many meandering turns before it gave rise to us. When Earth first formed, all the raw ingredients for life — atoms, molecules, a potentially habitable planet […]
New book focuses on some of the world’s most peculiar borderlines.
Some scientists think there may be a hidden, second form of life living right under our noses.
Maya Angelou will be commemorated in a new permanent art installation in San Francisco. Poet and novelist, Angelou had a storied relationship with the city. She attended the George Washington […]
Witchcraft and pagan spiritualities are on the rise in the United States — especially within mainstream youth culture.
Do you have a magnetic compass in your head?
Philosopher Alan Watts thoughts on the the all-pervading presence of nature.
The Portal promises to be a deep dive into the possible.
Lasers solve the mystery of the missing quill.
He was recruited by Jim Henson himself in 1969.
We found 10 video games that kids will love (and they’ll secretly be learning, too).
Maura O’Connor discusses her new book, Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the World.