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This could lead to some ...interesting arguments in the future.
Is our immune system successful? It depends how you look at it.
As if Yellowstone wasn't cool enough -- you can now explore the site's geology, both on site and remotely.
Men are less likely to believe the coronavirus can hurt them, even though the data shows otherwise.
A burning reminder of how mankind can drive species to extinction.
COVID-19 is so politicized in the US that an algorithm can tell party allegiance just by looking at Twitter posts.
It's delicious -- that's the first thing you need to know.
The US is nearing the worst-case scenario.
A foray millions of years into the past.
Stars come in many shapes and flavors.
Man's best friend is truly fantastic.
The crisis has laid bare the tendencies of authoritarian leaders and their disregard for human life.
The miniaturization of computers has sure come a long way.
A heartfelt and thought-provoking read that links
This could save billions of dollars and years of work.
The risk for black people is up to 10x higher than for white people.
The algorithm can produce sharp images from blurred images, but there's a catch: the faces aren't real.
Life, as they say, finds a way.
Coronavirus or not, you should close the lid before flushing.
It's hard to say what the full economic effects of the pandemic will be, but past events can teach us valuable lessons.
Our planet’s core might be pockmarked with hot blobs. We don’t know what they are, we don’t know where they’re from, but according to a new study, they’re there. Ever stopped and wondered just how we know so much about the Earth’s interior? Since we’re kids, we’re told that the Earth has a crust, a […]
Data from New York is making US trends look better than they are.
If you travelled to the Tuva mountains in Southern Russia, some 1,300 m (4,300 ft) above sea level, you might find a rather inconspicuous lake called Tere-Khol, hidden among the rolling hills. The lake itself would not be very interesting were it not for an island in its midst. In truth, the island itself is […]
Not only did the country keep COVID-19 under control, but its economy is doing great.
What kind of people would stockpile toilet paper? These psychologists found out.
Ugh, don't you just hate it when this happens?
Although it seems like forever and other topics now dominate the news, COVID-19 has, unfortunately, not disappeared. If anything, it's accelerating.
Before we dig into the details, here are a few quick fixes to get rid of that extra moisture on your glasses: wet glasses with water, and then lather just a little bit of soap on the lenses (real soap, not the bath cream or stuff like that). The soapy layer should stop fogging; place […]
Summer might help a bit, but it won't save us.
There's no guarantee of a positive result, but if it works, it could be a cheap and non-invasive way to test for disease.
The pinker the naughtier for flamingos.
If you needed another reason to wear a mask -- here it is.
Lockdowns can help, but they won't save us on their own, a new model concludes. Even improvised masks are very useful.
Not a single inch of dirt was dug to reveal the town.
The bad, the good, and the caveat.
Your move, space.
The Japanese medical system was on the brink of collapse, but face masks helped keep the outbreak under control, an expert panel says.
The survey also shows which countries are most (and least) in favor of wearing face masks.
Nothing would surprise us in 2020, but a Yellowstone eruption is likely not on the menu.
Want to make a small, green, lifestyle choice? Use soap bars instead of liquid.
When corn first entered people's lives, it was likely in the form of an alcoholic liquor.
There's more than one hot item in the state of Tabasco.
The robustness and potential of this type of nuclear fuel gives new hopes of clean and safe nuclear power.
Even small-scale gold mining with mercury can pose important threat to ecosystems and communities, two new studies conclude.
Ask every black man and woman in the USA and they're likely to tell you the same thing.
Anonymized data can show us who stayed more at home -- and this can be useful to devise long-term strategies.
From cheap genetical sequencing to quick medical tests and synthetic meat, a biotech revolution is just waiting to happen
Researchers try to untangle the twisted vines of Youtube suggestions.
Don't buy something just because it's discounted. Yes, even if it's *really* discounted.
These artists collect and freeze sewage water. It may not be delicious, but it serves an important cause.
