Earth isn't the only planet with seasons, but they can look wildly different on other worlds
You might hate winter, but at least you know what to expect every year. Other planets have wobbly axes that lead to wild,…
You might hate winter, but at least you know what to expect every year. Other planets have wobbly axes that lead to wild,…
Hemp flowers and certain cannabis products contain fungal toxins, including Aspergillus and Fusarium, that can exceed acceptable…
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After scientists’ GPS tracking tag was violently removed from one shark’s dorsal fin, they were in for a surprise: The…
An unexpected case of rabies found in an animal can raise concerns for a potential outbreak. Proactive vaccination of both…
There are so many fish in the ocean that if you took them out, important habitats and food sources for many creatures would…
Social media allows a political leader to direct the behavior of political movements, including engaging in violence and…
Long-term goals can be hard to stick to if the benefits are only way off in the future. Research suggests ways to focus…
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the promise of using mRNA as medicine. But before mRNA drugs can go beyond vaccines,…
Radiotherapy takes many forms: from directing powerful high-energy beams toward specific areas of the body to placing radioactive…
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, and the tech industry is racing along to develop ever more powerful AIs. Three scholars…
Intellectual humility includes owning your own biases and the possibility that you’re wrong about your beliefs or worldview.…
How to structure your workout − resistance then aerobic training or vice versa − depends on your exercise goals.
Expect lots of space missions to launch this coming year, with exciting new science to follow.
A streak can motivate you to keep on keeping on with behaviors ranging from praying to running to sharing pictures on social…
Life is full of hidden bottlenecks that result from logistical trade-offs between efficiency and your unique needs and desires.…
New research shows that scrolling through Instagram can effect our processing and language capabilities. Listen to The Conversation…
You likely know that the sight and smell of food can trigger cravings. But internal cues from your gut and your brain play…
Common misperceptions about AI chatbots are that they know something about the world, can make decisions, are a replacement…
Probiotics are great for your gut, but which sources contain the most beneficial bacteria? Newly developed sensors are helping…