Category Science

When we think of the creatures that call Antarctica home, emperor penguins, seals, and orcas may be the first few animals to cross our minds. However, as a Chicago-sized iceberg…

Key Takeaways on if Black Holes Can Die Yes, black holes can die, and the process is called Hawking radiation. The faintness of Hawking radiation makes it virtually impossible to…

Don’t let the lovey-dovey name of the kissing bug fool you. A smooch from this insect won’t make you blush, but instead, may leave you with a broken heart —…

Toilet time often feels like the perfect little break in our day to check the news, scroll social media, read emails, or do other phone tasks. But what if extending…

Thursday 4 September 2025 – London, UK and Chicago, USA Researchers associated with a fictitious research network and funding source have collectively netted millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money for…

As research continues, longstanding assumptions about which medications work best can change. In a recent case, low-dose aspirin, long the go-to for reducing cardiovascular risks, is being compared head-to-head with…

Key Takeaways on Rainbow Shrimp Vision Rainbow shrimp vision is the most complex of any animal on Earth. Also known as the mantis shrimp, the creature has between 12 and…

When staph bacteria meet skin, they hang on for dear life and won’t let go. The ties that bind staph and human skin, as it turns out, shape one of…

Poets and writers have woven emotional tales throughout history. Often, we writers describe emotions through body parts. Our hearts ache when we experience unrequited love. We get butterflies in our…

Nonprofits shouldn’t have to choose between speed and substance.  With Dimensions, leading organizations are transforming weeks of manual analysis into hours of actionable insight—connecting grants, research, collaborators, and outcomes in…