Category Science

The Taurid meteor shower is an autumn spectacle that can sometimes produce “Halloween fireballs.” Dust, rocks, and other debris from the Comet Encke as they fall through Earth’s atmosphere cause…

When two black holes merge into one, they sometimes leave behind ripples in space. These ripples were first predicted by Albert Einstein over a century ago, and now, they’re helping…

Obesity medications have become increasingly popular in recent years. GLP-1 agonists in particular have garnered increased usage because of their ability to help people lose 10-15 percent of their body…

A “death ball” sponge, worms with an appetite for bones, and other eccentric species make up the populace of a deep-sea community recently uncovered in the Southern Ocean. The residents…

Images of blue dogs in Chornobyl have been circulating around social media recently and are causing quite a stir. Don’t worry, the blue fur isn’t a result of radiation exposure…

Stretching from the fertile plains of Chengdu to the mist-shrouded hills of northern China, thousands of ancient tombs mark where generations once lived, prospered, and were laid to rest. These…

After a sleepless night, those foggy, drifting moments may be more than fatigue — researchers at MIT say your brain might be cleaning itself mid-day. Their study, published this week…

Have a long flight coming up? Or a long shift where you’re on your feet all day? Maybe you’re training for a 5k or a marathon. Either way, you may…

In 2019, the Weddell Sea Expedition set off to find Sir Ernest Shackleton’s missing ship, the Endurance. While braving the treacherous, icy waters of the Antarctic sea, the team was…

If you’re scouting the southern wetlands of the U.K. or roaming marshy habitats in eastern Asia, you might be lucky and come across a rather odd-looking deer, looking all plush…