Category Science

In the badlands of Montana, time doesn’t pass so much as settle. Beneath layers of sandstone and ancient river mud, two dinosaurs — a horned Triceratops and a smaller, sharp-toothed…

Humans have used color to express creativity and cultural significance for thousands of years. The use of colored materials, such as ochre, has long been considered a key indicator of…

Protein has long been hailed as a crucial supplement for anyone pursuing health. From building muscle to boosting metabolism or keeping hunger at bay, protein is the latest badge of…

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…