Category Science

Mushrooms are an incredibly versatile product used for many purposes all over the world. We may use them on our steaks and in our stir fry, but they hold promising…

Human evolution is a long and winding tale that goes back millions of years, but one aspect of our anatomy shaped up quickly compared to other mammals: our large brains…

The Chicago Rat Hole is many things: a site of pilgrimage, a city landmark, and perhaps even an artwork that shows how we coexist with nature. But primarily, it is…

Whether you are a physically affectionate person or not, a good hug from someone can make all the difference on a bad day. The science behind hugging and the role…

Anybody who’s ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) would probably agree to try anything to avoid the burning, stinging, and persistently uncomfortable sensations these infections bring. Besides staying on…

Key Takeaways on How Big was the Tyrannosaurus rex? A Tyrannosaurus rex would have been about 40 feet long and stood 13 feet high. We know how big a T.…

Each night, our brains cycle through hours of activity that remain surprisingly mysterious. Even though much of that time is spent dreaming, scientists still don’t fully understand what the brain…

The moon will be at its brightest of the year in early November when the Beaver Supermoon appears over the horizon. This particular supermoon’s brilliance will shine between November 3…

The place is called Giant’s Path, and it’s no coincidence. Remains of local megafauna had already been found in a stream near the city of Canelones, just 45 minutes from…

Nearly all animals with complex nervous systems, including mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles, have brains, yet we’re still very far from fully understanding what parts of the brain do what.…