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Key Takeaways on Parasitoid Wasps Parasitoid wasps lay their eggs in or on their hosts. The wasps’ larvae then consume the host, sometimes from the inside out. Parasitoid wasps can be found on every single continent except Antarctica. Some species have formed a defense against these parasitoid wasps. They may seem terrifying, but there is…
Over the last few decades, melting glaciers and erupting volcanoes are two events that have captured the attention of scientists and the general public alike. But have you ever thought about how these two processes might be related? New research presented at the Goldschmidt Conference suggests that climate change is the link between melting glaciers…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are often referred to as “miracle drugs” because they can help patients, especially those with diabetes, lose weight relatively quickly. Patients self-inject the drug once a week, where it then simulates hormones that slow digestion and curb appetite. Medical professionals have seen some positive…
Imagine a tool from the Stone Age. You’re probably thinking of something in the shape of a leaf, with at least one of its sides fashioned into a point. But whether that point is sharp or blunt, smooth or jagged, you’re almost certainly picturing it in a boring shade of brown or gray. But Stone…
After a 2008 study reported that refined sugar could be addictive, it sparked a slew of buzzy headlines and the infamous claim that “sugar is as addictive as cocaine.” This has since created a certain stigma around sugar and led to shifts in diet culture. The claim itself is easy enough to believe. How often…
Key Takeaways About Baby Squids Some baby squids look like tiny adults from the moment they hatch. Depending on the species, some baby squids grow rapidly. Some can even go from hatchling to near-adult in a few hours to a few days. Some squids have a short lifespan, so they’ve developed specific maneuvers to avoid…
After four decades, researchers have discovered the tomb of a Maya king in Belize. The king, known as Te K’ab Chaak, was the first ruler of the politically significant city of Caracol and began a royal dynasty that lasted over 450 years. The details of the discovery will be presented later this summer at the…
Slowly but surely, Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is crumbling apart as the cracks on its surface grow with every passing year. The massive glacier — about the size of Florida — now teeters on the brink of collapse, which would cause the sea level to surge 11 feet higher. But before everything falls to pieces, researchers…
When you imagine your favorite place from your past, what do you picture? Do you see blue sea and blue skies, or do you see the green of grass and trees? A new study in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology shows that people tend to feel more nostalgia for the seaside than for…
Creatine has seen its fair share of controversy in the decades since it first came to public attention, whether it was the scandal generated by sports stars like Mark McGwire admitting to taking it to its use among Olympic athletes. But despite the inaccurate comparisons to anabolic steroids, creatine has never been banned by the…
