Category Science

A garden full of glowing plants sounds like the perfect backdrop for a fairy tale. But thanks to science, this scene is becoming a reality. Researchers have found a way…

The largest ape that ever walked Earth disappeared long ago. In fact, the only traces we have today of Gigantopithecus were left to gather dust in karst caves after porcupines…

Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S., regardless of racial background or sex. A condition that has mostly been described as a non-communicable disease, meaning…

Beneath the surface of eastern North America are countless freshwater caves. Deep, dark, and closed off from the surface, these landforms are difficult to study and difficult to date, with…

The Shroud of Turin is one of the most controversial religious objects on Earth. Claimed to be the piece of linen that Jesus was wrapped in after the crucifixion, historians,…

In March 2025, astronomers detected the brightest burst of radio light yet – and identified exactly where it came from. In a world first, researchers pinpointed the site of a…

Moving through the challenges of the current age leaves many young adults struggling with mental health, some researchers even claim more so than previous generations did at their age. Previously,…

Long before COVID-19 swept over the globe, the Plague of Justinian gave rise to widespread upheaval as the opening chapter of the world’s first plague pandemic. From 541 to 750…

When it comes to animals helping scientists discover new medical treatments, mice are almost always at the top of the list thanks to their similar genetic makeup to humans. However,…

In the floodplains of southern Patagonia around 70 million years ago, a large predator lurked. Armed with strong jaws and sharp, serrated teeth — perfect for piercing and slicing through…