Earth’s magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but
The Earth’s magnetic field deflects particles emitted by the Sun. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Ofer Cohen, UMass…
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Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
If traveling into the past is possible, one way to do it might be sending people through tunnels in space.…
Rancid food smells and tastes gross − AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage
Pantry staples can go rancid when exposed to oxygen. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment Carlos D. Garcia, Clemson University and Lucas…
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?
Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars? This age old question has been dubbed Olbers’…
What is an attosecond? A physical chemist explains the tiny time scale behind Nobel Prize-winning research
Work in attosecond physics has led to a better understanding of how electrons move around. Oselote/iStock via Getty Images Aaron…
Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
hAfter you die, bacteria harvest your body for the nutrients that help push daisies. Matriyoshka/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jennifer…
Why does a plane look and feel like it’s moving more slowly than it actually is?
Without a point of reference, it can be hard to tell just how fast an airplane is traveling. Daniel Berehulak/Getty…
THC and Meditation: Unlocking Deeper States of Awareness
THC and Meditation: Unlocking Deeper States of Awareness In recent years, an intriguing fusion of ancient practices and modern science…
Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
The scent emitted from your hands could offer clues about who you are. Siro Rodenas Cortes/Moment via Getty Images Chantrell…
Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
With NASA planning more missions to space in the future, scientists are studying how to mitigate health hazards that come…
Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk
Cannabis smoke shares many of the same toxins and carcinogens as tobacco smoke. Tunatura/iStock via Getty Images Plus Beth Cohen,…
Tianeptine: Unveiling the Enigma of a Controversial Substance
Tianeptine: Unveiling the Enigma of a Controversial Substance In the world of pharmaceuticals and nootropics, few substances have garnered as…
Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
This microscopy image shows the retina of a mouse, laid flat and made fluorescent. Kenyoung Kim, Wonkyu Ju and Mark…
AI and new standards promise to make scientific data more useful by making it reusable and accessible
Data replication is an integral part of the scientific process, which proper research data management can improve. Tom Werner/DigitalVision via…
NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
An illustration of the asteroid Psyche, orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. 24K-Production/iStock via Getty Images Plus Jim Bell, Arizona State…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
While apples aren’t considered a superfood, they are considered a functional food. Caterina Oltean/500px Prime via Getty Images Janet Colson,…
Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure
Summer humidity can change the way your hair is behaving – but what’s the science behind that? Tim Robberts/Stone via…
Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos?
Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos? The fascination with Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) has…
Why we know so little about the Earth’s ocean
Why we know so little about the Earth’s ocean. Despite covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, the ocean…
Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial result
Carcinogenic chemicals are labeled with a health hazard warning symbol. Peter Etchells/iStock via Getty Images Plus Brad Reisfeld, Colorado State…
What causes stuttering?
The majority of children who stutter will spontaneously recover from it without intervention, but some 20% of people do not.…
Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future isn’t. scaliger/iStock via…
Does the Past Still Exist?
Does the Past Still Exist? Albert Einstein taught us that space and time belong together to a common entity: space-time.…