Although we think of our emotions as being controlled by our brains, that does not mean they’re limited to our heads alone. From feeling heavy-hearted
A team of researchers has built an exciting new device to dramatically amplify microwave signals. It seems like a science fiction MacGuffin: it uses a
Solar scientists think there is a very active sunspot on the far side of the Sun. Sunspots are a common feature, especially during Solar Maximum,
For the first time since the regulation of the use of the term “healthy” on food labeling was developed in the early 1990s, the US
The languages still uttered around Europe today can be traced back to the prehistoric migrations of people around 5,200 years ago. That’s according to a
There’s a lot to shout about when it comes to elephants: they’ve got what seems like a fifth limb for a nose, they use tools,
The animal world goes in hard for impressive colors, from those that blend in perfectly with their surroundings to those born to stand out and
From Mesoamerica to North Africa, pyramids were apparently all the rage in the ancient world. Yet while the triangular monuments are most synonymous with Egypt,
It’s the holiday season, and what better time to gather your loved ones together and absolutely trounce them in an hours-long board game marathon? Humans
Just six years ago, fewer than 100 Sombrero ground lizards (Pholidoscelis corvinus) remained on the tiny Caribbean island they’re named after. Now, thanks to the
I am sure it is something everyone has experienced at some point. You’re walking outside on a cold day, the wind is blowing, and, of
If there’s one thing you, and Gollum, should know about volcanoes, it’s that “lava=hot”. That, and it’s not a great idea to attempt to plug
It’s just one of those fundamental things – all animals need water to survive. For us humans, getting it into our bodies is as simple
Snakes can disarticulate their mouths, making an opening up to five times larger than their own heads to accommodate unusual prey – but where does
In 2023, a controversial study introduced a dramatic twist to the story of human history by suggesting that our species came to within a whisker
A controversial 2020 study that claimed the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine showed promise for treating COVID-19 has been retracted, after sparking widespread criticism from scientists ever
An unfortunate combination of the deer mating season and holiday festivities has seen Colorado officials put out a reminder to decorate with wildlife in mind,
