Category Science

Some people are very aware of their water intake. They track their sips through the ticks on the sides of their water bottles or their trips to the water cooler…

Neanderthals died out around 40,000 years ago, but a new study reveals that their genetic legacy continues to influence our brains today. Chiari malformation type 1 is a rare brain…

Psilocybin, the ingredient in magic mushrooms that causes psychedelic hallucinations, may have anti-aging properties, suggests a new study published in the journal Aging. Researchers at Emory University showed that the…

One of the most famous and elusive literary mysteries in English literature has finally been solved. The Song of Wade — an incredibly popular poem from the Medieval period —…

Fireflies light up the night to attract mates, but attraction may not be about being flashy; it could also be about who smells the best.  New research published in BMC…

Key Takeaways on Placental Mammals Placental mammals have a placenta, an organ that develops during gestation and bridges mother and fetus. The placenta provides nutrients to the fetus to develop…

Key Takeaways on Living Fossils The most famous living fossil lis a fish called the coelacanth. It was once thought to be extinct. However, the fish hasn’t changed in over…

What was it like to live in ancient Egypt during an era of sweeping change? Although we can’t put ourselves in the shoes of ancient Egyptians, we at least know…

If you’ve ever struggled to keep up in spin class or wondered why sprint training feels extra brutal, you might be right to blame it on your genes — or…