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Old problems require modern solutions.
The good, the bad, and the ugly potential.
The clearest insights we have so far on the current outbreak.
They are tasty, nutritious, and hardy to boot.
All life likes to party.
As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, there are lessons to be learned from the popular computer game.
Important lessons on how to tackle an epidemic.
The blessing and the curse of plastic.
This technique is currently our key to the past.
You've probably heart it before, but here we go again: wash your hands, often and thoroughly.
Organic architecture aims to design buildings that are in harmony with nature and their surroundings.
Many flu comparisons are missing the point.
In the figure of Enheduanna, we see a powerful figure of great creativity, whose passionate praise of the goddess of love continues to echo through time.
Differences in air pressure are what drives the formation of wind. But, ultimately, the wind is caused by the Sun.
What's all the buzz?
Breast milk is a baby's first food and should be the only way of feeding infants for at least the first six months of life, according to the World Health Organization.
If you want to have a healthy heart, eat more fruits and vegetables.
Local meats are much worse than exotic fruits and vegetables.
What do primates, birds, bees, and butterflies have in common? They all use medicine -- it's more common than you think.
Despite coming from a plant, most of the stevia products don't actually have the whole leaf.
The record-holding bridges can be found in China. But before we get to them, let's have a look at what bridges really stand for.
“Silently, one by one, in the infinite meadows of heaven, blossomed the lovely stars, the forget-me-nots of the angels.” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie
Exploring the fascinating origins and meanings behind some of the most iconic dinosaur names.
The influenza is a deceivingly dangerous disease -- but using it to minimize the threat of the novel coronavirus is misleading.
Sit down, relax, and join us on a journey through cheese and time.
There are too many dirty misconceptions around.
We want it, we treasure it, we go to great lengths to attain it.
It's real, it's dangerous, but some people want to make it seem like a joke.
In a room in San Francisco, California, 100 lava lamps are neatly arranged on a wall. And they’re keeping your Internet safe. The internet is a weird thing: on one hand, we have access to the sum of human knowledge at the click of a button, opening endless possibilities of communication and information sharing. But […]
To err is human. But, to confidently persist in erring is hilarious.
Not everyone is happy with their current definition.
An 1810 farmer thought homosexuality was natural -- and his reasoning is spot on.
How many female scientists that aren't Marie Curie can you name?
Several research groups are working in parallel to devise a male birth control pill that is at least as effective and safe as the pill for women.
Jivaro head hunters employed a unique technique to shrink the heads of their fallen enemies in order to prevent their spirits from taking revenge.
Muscle soreness is actually a sign that you're growing stronger. No pain, no gain!
Want to avoid the coronavirus? Wash your hands, stay clear of sneezes.
There are many questions about the novel coronavirus
It combines the raw processing power of neural networks with human-like concept recognition.
If you're a student, you might not like this.
Here’s to some truly impressive headgear!
MRI scanners have proven revolutionary in medical practice and neuroscience.
Its name shares a root with the Latin word 'spumam' ('foam').
There's more to these amazing prehistoric animals than their long canine teeth.
The Sun has enough hydrogen fuel to last it another 5 billion years. However, life on Earth might become extinct as early as 1 billion years from now.
Whiskers allow dogs to "see" things that are literally under their noses.
It's basically just sound, so why can it influence us as it does?
The search of other worlds is a field of science on the cusp of a revolution. By unpacking the exoplanet hunters’ toolkit we can examine the techniques that are bringing closer than ever to understanding our place in the Universe.
This humble plant has a long history, and an even longer list of uses.
Can the business of large journals benefit from the existence of smaller journals?
