It really is the ‘glue’ that holds the Universe together, enabling structures like our own galaxy to form in the first place. One of the most puzzling and counterintuitive facts about […]
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Declining bee populations could lead to increased food insecurity and economic losses in the billions.
The recent discovery highlights an alarming cybersecurity vulnerability in the health care industry.
A joint study by two England universities explores the link between sex and cognitive function with some surprising differences in male and female outcomes in old age.
Yet, if they only obey the rules that we know, there’s no way to explain why. One of the greatest puzzles in all of physics is that the laws of nature — as […]
A recent computer analysis found that millions of possible chemical compounds could be used to store genetic information. This begs the question — why DNA?
Many of the most popular apps are about self-improvement.
Taking preventive measures and investing in positive mental health can impact productivity, company culture, and staff turnover.
Misinformation is rampant—but it is the Internet.
SpaceX’s momentous Crew Dragon launch is a sign of things to come for the space industry, and humanity’s future.
The health care payment system is due for a major overhaul.
In 774/775, tree rings show a spike in carbon-14 unlike anything else. At last, scientists think they know why. Every once in a while, science gives us a mystery that comes […]
It’s been spectacularly confirmed by observation, but theoretically, it couldn’t have been any other way. If the Sun were to spontaneously cease emitting light, we wouldn’t know about it for about […]
There are countless studies that prove ecotherapy (often referred to as nature therapy) is beneficial for your physical and mental health.
Chronic irregular sleep in children was associated with psychotic experiences in adolescence, according to a recent study out of the University of Birmingham’s School of Psychology.
Solid, liquid, and gas are the three everyone learns. Plasma is the fourth. But there are two more, and they’re fascinating. How many states of matter are there? When you […]
In his new book, The Deep History of Ourselves, Joseph LeDoux explains where we come from.
New research suggests some men identify with a new form of masculinity that values authenticity, domesticity, and holistic self-awareness.
Don’t miss the summer’s greatest natural sights of all. Some of the natural highlights of our night sky are easy to overlook. Every year, you’ll hear about some of the brightest, […]
Long-lasting capsule can remain in the stomach and release contraceptive drugs over several weeks.
Stress and anxiety therapist Dr. Amelia Aldao suggests waiting 60 seconds before reacting to a stressor, giving your rational mind time to catch up to your emotions.
Without quantum physics, the Sun wouldn’t shine at all. Earth, as we know it, is only teeming with life because of the influence of our Sun. Its light and heat provides […]
If you’ve ever struggled with the strong force, this explanation is a life-saver. If you ask someone to think about some physical phenomenon that’s responsible for any sort of force […]
The consequences of our climate-cooking habits will burden all future humans.
There are several things both men and women can do to actively boost low libido, according to research.
Is there life beyond Earth, even in our Solar System? This mission might be humanity’s best hope of finding it. The biggest question facing humanity might be, “Does life exists beyond […]
CERN’s bold new proposal has physicists confronting the biggest question of all: is building a new collider worth it? If you want to discover anything novel about the natural, physical […]
What qualifies someone for the top position in American government?
Who is to blame for the U.S.’s dismal college graduation rate? “Radical” educator Dennis Littky has a hunch.
A larger vocabulary can be a confidence booster for children and make adults better communicators.