Category Science

A technique seemingly pulled from a comical science fiction story might soon become reality: butt breathing. What began as a project born of pure curiosity, even earning the satirical Ig…

A diadem dripping in diamonds, a tiara spangled in sapphires, and a set of shimmering emerald earrings. These are only a few of the objects that went missing at the…

If you’re thinking of hitting the pickleball courts, you may want to pack some glasses to keep your eyes safe. Since so many people are picking up pickleball as an…

New research gives weight to the idea that humans evolved from a species not dissimilar to an African ape. And it all comes down to the ankles. Humans stand apart…

A Consumer Reports investigation recently found that two-thirds of protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes tested contained dangerously high levels of toxic metals. This follows a number of warnings issued by…

One of the world’s oldest dinosaurs has been discovered in Argentina — it just happens to be missing its head. Scientists working in La Rioja discovered the 230-million-year-old fossil in…

A volcano that has remained silent for over 700,000 years is showing signs of waking up. Mount Taftan is a stratovolcano situated in southeast Iran, close to the border with…

When the mind drifts, it’s often seen as a distraction. But for some people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), that wandering may actually be a hidden strength. New research…

In the month of October, many organizations use the color pink to raise awareness for breast cancer. Women are encouraged to do regular home exams and to attend their annual…

If you crossed paths with Homo ergaster on an East African plain some 1.5 million to 2 million years ago, its silhouette might look a bit familiar. Long legs, a…