Next Year in Science, December 27, 2024
Whelp, it’s the last week of the year. 2025 sounds like something from an 80s cyberpunk movie. There has been a lot of crazy momentum on the astrophysics front lately…. Read More
How Tai Chi Keeps Older Adults Steady and Strong
Imagine an exercise so gentle it feels like a graceful dance, yet so effective it can help prevent life-altering falls in older adults. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese martial art,… Read More
Is the Universe Really Accelerating? A New Perspective on Time and Space
What if the universe’s accelerating expansion, one of modern cosmology’s biggest mysteries, isn’t real? For decades, we’ve attributed this phenomenon to the enigmatic dark energy. But recent research into supernovae… Read More
The Dyatlov Pass Mystery: Science Reveals Clues Behind a Tragic Night
In February 1959, nine Russian hikers set off into the Ural Mountains on an adventure that would become one of the 20th century’s most enduring mysteries. Found weeks later under… Read More
Bigfoot ‘Exists’
Imagine walking through a dense forest. The air is still, the ground covered in a soft carpet of fallen leaves. Suddenly, a sound—a knock, a howl—breaks the silence. You freeze…. Read More
Squeeze the Truth: Rethinking How We Measure Attractiveness
Have you ever wondered if our snap judgments about someone’s attractiveness go beyond the numbers we assign on a scale? Imagine expressing how attractive you find someone not by rating… Read More
Next Week in Science, December 20, 2024
Do we take a holiday break? Yes and no. We’ll still be using our normal monitoring systems, and the website will still be up and running. Maybe even some holiday-themed… Read More
Extreme Hurricanes Ahead: How Climate Change is Shaping the Future of Storm Seasons
Picture this: one year, the Atlantic is a hurricane hotspot with record-breaking storms. The next, it’s eerily calm. This dramatic flip-flop in storm activity is not just weather being moody—it’s… Read More
Predator’s Gaze: Why Eyes Capture Attention in Humans and Chimps
Imagine locking eyes with a lion. Even in a photo, that intense, piercing gaze sends a shiver down your spine. Why? New research suggests that the eyes of predators don’t… Read More
How Winds Shape Ocean Currents and Climate
Picture a fierce wind sweeping across the icy seas near Greenland’s southern tip. These winds, known as “tip jets,” are no ordinary gusts—they can reshape ocean currents, stir the deep… Read More