Category Science

Astronomers studying the early universe have identified a galaxy cluster that appears far hotter — and far more energetic — than current theories say it should be. To spot it,…

Common self-sabotaging and self-harming practices, such as procrastination, perfectionism, or ghosting others, may appear destructive and purposeless, but may actually have a logical evolutionary explanation. Outlined in more detail in…

From the cliffs of the Shiretoko Peninsula, killer whales are a familiar sight. Pods surface offshore, drawing tourists to one of Japan’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and anchoring the region’s…

Every New Year begins with a familiar burst of optimism. People resolve to get healthier, change careers, pursue creative passions, or become more confident versions of themselves. But as weeks…

The arid Atacama Desert in Northern Chile is one of the driest places on Earth, with some areas receiving just 0.5 millimeters of rain per year. That extremely dry weather…

How one of the oldest candidates for a human ancestor moved through its environment has remained an open question. A seven-million-year-old fossil from central Africa has been interpreted either as…

Children undergoing immunotherapy for peanut allergies may achieve the same results with a lower dose. According to new research from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Montreal Children’s Hospital,…

Each day, coral reefs quietly reshape the microscopic world drifting just above them. As daylight fades and returns, the smallest ocean organisms — bacteria, algae, and single-celled predators — appear…

If you have a receipt in your wallet right now, you’re carrying more than proof of purchase. Thermal paper — the heat-sensitive material used in receipts, tickets, and shipping labels…

How humans deal with death and the rituals we build around it are a crucial part of our identity. Burial practices may stretch back hundreds of thousands of years, emerging…