What if a simple walk to a senior center could add years of happiness to an older adult’s life? It sounds dramatic, but a new study from Seoul suggests that… Read More
A few thoughts going into next week. Also, don’t forget we’re on Bluesky now, so follow up over there. Daylight Savings Time I’m pretty surprised that we’ve never covered daylight… Read More
Stick out your tongue. No, seriously—take a quick look in the mirror. That oddly shaped, wiggly muscle does more than help you taste pizza or say tricky words like “phenomenon.”… Read More
Let’s play a game of logic: If cancer is caused by cells making mistakes when they divide, then bigger animals—who have more cells—should get more cancer, right? A whale has… Read More
Did you know mosquitoes have a sweet side? Sure, they’re infamous for their blood-sucking antics, but most of their meals actually come from plants. In fact, male mosquitoes feed exclusively… Read More
If you thought the world was making steady progress toward universal access to clean water and sanitation, think again! While the raw numbers might tell a tale of improvement, a… Read More
Hold on to your hiking boots—scientists just found evidence that could rewrite the geological history of the Tibetan Plateau! The Altyn Orogen, a mountain range stretching over 400 kilometers, was… Read More
If I had my druthers, I would have written a nice piece on the science of leap day. That would have been fun. As it turns out, most of our… Read More
What if I told you that emus and rheas—those big, often goofy-looking birds—just outsmarted a science experiment designed to test their problem-solving skills? It sounds wild, but it’s true. While… Read More
Did you know that some lizards in South America are not just hunters but also, well… lizard munchers? Yes, you read that right. These little reptiles have taken the phrase… Read More
