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Abel Laureate Dennis Sullivan wants you to look at math differently -- and stay interested

Everything revolves around one or two things: space and numbers.

Omens of death: what is the Black Shuck?

Black Dogs, such as the Shuck, have been an important motif of English folklore for centuries.

Designer babies may be coming soon. Here's why this matters

There's more than one way to "design" babies. Should we be worried?

What are hormones -- everything you need to know

The term hormone comes from the ancient-Greek word for "impetus," showing the power they have to activate or inhibit the cells and organs in our body.

Meet the Orchid Mantis. No, this is not a flower

It looks like an entire flower, and its evolutionary history is a story in itself.

10 Years of the Higgs Boson: how this particle is still unlocking new physics

A decade after the discovery of the Higgs boson this ellusive particle is still delivering important science.

The deep, long-lasting, and sometimes bizarre symbolism of the Eye of Horus

To this day, it's one of the most important symbols from the ancient world.

The Mariana Trench: To the bottom of the Earth

An otherworldly place, right here on our planet.

Peatlands help protect us from climate change. But if we don't, they'll turn on us

Moor, bog, fen, mire, swamp or pocosins, whatever you may call it, are all peatland – also known as wetlands, with a twist.

What the science says about abortion rights

Safe and accessible reproductive health is backed by science and doctors. Reducing women's rights doesn't help.

From Buzzing to Dozing: How Bees Sleep and Rest

They absolutely need (and deserve) their sleep.

Meet the Corpse Flower that steals genes and produces heat to attract flies

When we think of flowers, we tend to think of nice colors, a pleasant fragrance, and maybe some green lushy leaves. But in the deep, thick forests of Southeast Asia, there’s a different type of flower: a colossal bloom, larger than any flower you’ve seen, and stinkier than anything you could imagine.   Rafflesia arnoldii is […]

Here's how you know if your home security camera has been hacked

Devices inside modern homes are becoming increasingly interconnected, but the downside is a hacker can now spy on your more easily than ever before.

What would happen if the moon actually disappeared?

The moon isn't just a pretty face.

How many oceans are there in the world

Since 2021, a new ocean has been added by cartographers, bringing the tally to five grand oceanic basins.

Science shows what type of flirting works best

To master the art of flirting, it helps to study the science.

Can planets orbit multiple star systems like in Star Wars?

Planets in binary, tetranary, octonary systems. Are they possible?

Holy Cow! What is Causing Cosmic Explosions More Powerful Than Supernovas?

Four years ago astronomers discovered an unusual and powerful cosmic blast they nicknamed "the Cow." The mystery of what caused it and similar Fast Blue Optical Transients is still unsolved.

Eliminating toys from fast food menus is an easy way to tackle food waste and childhood obesity 

Something as innocuous as a Happy Meal toy could have important consequences.

What is synesthesia: Hearing sounds and tasting shapes

What does this article taste like?

Black Hole Singularity: The Structure of a Black Hole

A journey through black holes from their violent exterior, light trapping event horizon, to a region where the laws of physics cease to apply.

Five Turning Points in the Evolution of Wine

Contrary to popular belief, the evolution of wine precedes agriculture and the domestication of grapes. The genesis of wine may even predate our species. Over the millennia, humans have radically transformed viticulture from a happy accident to a scientifically precise art form and global industry. At the same time, the juice of fermented fruits shaped […]

Why does bottled water have an expiration date?

It might seem pointless, but it’s not the water that spoils.

Brutalist architecture and its unusual, raw appeal

Few architectural styles are as polarizing and controversial as brutalism.

Nothing to talk about: the many mysteries of vacuums

A vacuum is not exactly empty in quantum mechanics terms. It is also a headache for physicists.

What vaccines and boosters actually do against COVID-19

The data is clear: there's a big difference between death rates from COVID-19 for unvaccinated, vaccinated, and boosted people.

The faces of the past -- blending science and art to reconstruct faces with Oscar Nillson

The faces of the past look simply stunning.

What Does the Large Hadron Collider Upgrade Mean for Physics?

The Large Hadron Collider made history in 2012 by discovering the Higgs boson, now as it restarts, the search begins for new physics.

The Amazon's horrific candirú fish that swims up the urethra: fact or fiction?

Amazon locals are afraid to pee while swimming in the river due to a tiny fish. But is there any truth to these nightmarish legends?

Silphium: the lost ancient world's herbal birth control -- 2,500 years before modern contraceptives

This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.

Could cloud seeding be mankind's superpower, allowing us to control rain

You can make it rain anywhere, all you need to do is some cloud seeding. At least, that's the theory.

What is eidetic memory: the poor man's photographic memory

Sorry to bust your bubble, but there's no such thing as photographic memory. Here's the next best thing.

Meet the anglerfish: the most famous 'deep sea monster'

It's the fish that fishes other fish -- and it's pretty amazing at the job!

What does it mean if your poop is green - do you need to see a doctor?

Many different factors can change your stool color, including diet, lifestyle, and health issues.

Pathogens influence building architecture -- the coronavirus will be no exception

From something simple as ensuring air circulation to futuristic designs, building can be our ally in the fight against diseases.

How modern architecture transformed our landscape, according to experts

Thanks to modernism, we got to see high rise buildings, large glass windows, and steel bridges.

With solar sails onboard, you don’t need fuel for space travel

Solar sailing exists for real, and here is the proof.

Polar bears move into an abandoned weather station in the Arctic, allowing an eerily beautiful photoshoot

Probably the most interesting polar bear photos you've ever seen.

One country's struggling efforts to fight cervical cancer: Romania takes on HPV vaccination

We can vaccinate against a type of virus that can cause cancer. But in the real world, vaccination campaigns are often fraught with challenges.

The Journey To Complete Meat Substitution: Are We There Yet?

Meat replacements are coming.

Small and dangerous: 10 of the most dangerous human parasites ever discovered

Forget zombies, some parasites would love to eat your brain just for a change of taste.

What is microblading, and is it actually safe?

Semi-permanent cosmetic treatments like microblading are becoming more and more popular. But science is struggling to catch up.

What is the Drake Equation: the math that predicts how many alien civilizations are out there

An equation that tries to dispel one of life's greatest mysteries.

How dogs use "puppy eyes" to manipulate you -- and it works

This is manipulation I can get behind.

Whale Sharks: The Gentle Giants of the Ocean

These magnificent creatures pose no threat to humans -- but humans pose big threats to them.

Antivaxx and pro-Kremlin propaganda seem increasingly linked

A lot of antivaxx groups are suddenly pro-Putin.

What is Daylight Savings Time, how it came to be, and why we should probably get rid of it

Daylight Savings Time is actually a pretty big deal -- but is it a good thing?

Your favorite fruits may have come from radioactive plants. Meet the wonderous ‘gamma gardens’

The number of mutant plant varieties on the market is unknown.

How Ukrainians are desperately fighting to protect their cultural heritage amid an invasion

Ukraine's museums, artists and art lovers are fighting hard to protect their country's past, present, and future.

How open-source intelligence (OSINT) is exposing the Ukraine war in real-time

This is the first war that is almost like a live-broadcast -- and the OSINT community is helping us make sense of it all.

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