Celestial Conundrums: Eclipse Edition

Test your knowledge of celestial events with our eclipse edition crossword!

ECLIPSE DAY

We’ll be blogging really informally throughout the day. Currently, we’re in Hillsboro, TX, where the town has really come alive in a festival-type atmosphere. Here’s the problem, though. Dude, I… Read More

Another reason to quit smoking. Height Loss.

Wait, what? Height loss? Yeah, that’s what the Association between smoking and height loss in Japanese workers: A retrospective study, a new study in PLOS One says. The Impact of… Read More

A New Dinosaur Discovery Sheds Light on Ancient Bird-Like Behaviors

Imagine a world where dinosaurs exhibit behaviors strikingly similar to modern birds. This isn’t a scene from a science fiction movie, but a reality uncovered by a recent scientific discovery…. Read More

The Mystery of the Pleistocene ‘Crocodylian Princess’ in Taiwan

In paleontology, a recent groundbreaking discovery has shed new light on the mysterious life forms of the Pleistocene era. In the fascinating article, “Crocodylian Princess in Taiwan: Revising the taxonomic… Read More

Neandertals: Unraveling Our Ancient Cousins and Their Impact on Our Lives Today

Have you ever wondered about our ancient relatives, the Neandertals? The latest research, highlighted in the article Rethinking Neandertals, takes us on a journey of discovery that reshapes our understanding… Read More

Understanding the Rising Tide of Women’s Incarceration: A Closer Look

In the realm of criminal justice, the narrative often revolves around male incarceration, overshadowing a critical and escalating issue: the surge in women’s incarceration rates. The comprehensive article Trends in… Read More

The Surprising Truth About Heavy Metal Music: More Than Meets the Ear

Heavy metal music often gets a bad rap. With its aggressive themes and intense sound, it’s easy to assume that this genre is nothing but noise and negativity. However, a… Read More

Unraveling the Mystery of the Ancient Worm –> Not a Leech

Have you ever wondered what life on Earth was like over 400 million years ago? In a groundbreaking study titled “Not the First Leech: An Unusual Worm from the Early…

Navigating the Storms of Science in Society

Science is not just about test tubes and telescopes; it’s deeply intertwined with our society, culture, and politics. Recently, we’ve seen this relationship become more strained and complex, especially with… Read More