Tag: Science

Earth’s magnetic field protects life on Earth from radiation, but
27
Nov
2023
Posted in Weather Information Planet Earth Informational Climate Change Science

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…

Is time travel even possible? An astrophysicist explains the science behind the science fiction
13
Nov
2023
Posted in Kids Information Perspective Look Question Science

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…

Rancid food smells and tastes gross − AI tools may help scientists prevent that spoilage
23
Oct
2023
Posted in AI (Artificial Intelligence) Science AI Technology Food Safety Technology

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…

Why is space so dark even though the universe is filled with stars?
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Oct
2023
Posted in Question Space Travel Science Kids Space Exploration

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…

What is an attosecond? A physical chemist explains the tiny time scale behind Nobel Prize-winning research
07
Oct
2023
Posted in Information Informational Science Knowledge Science Research

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…

Your microbes live on after you die − a microbiologist explains how your necrobiome recycles your body to nourish new life
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Sep
2023
Posted in Information Informational Medical Knowledge Knowledge Science

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…

Why does a plane look and feel like it’s moving more slowly than it actually is?
25
Sep
2023
Posted in Kids Perspective Look Question Science

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…

THC and Meditation: Unlocking Deeper States of Awareness
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Sep
2023
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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…

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand
23
Sep
2023
Posted in Health Informational Science People Dogs

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…

Spending time in space can harm the human body − but scientists are working to mitigate these risks before sending people to Mars
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Sep
2023
Posted in Health Space Exploration Humans in Space Space Travel Science

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…

Many people think cannabis smoke is harmless − a physician explains how that belief can put people at risk
01
Sep
2023
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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…

Tianeptine: Unveiling the Enigma of a Controversial Substance
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Aug
2023
Posted in Health Supplements Mental Health Medical Discussion Point Science

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…

Seeing what the naked eye can’t − 4 essential reads on how scientists bring the microscopic world into plain sight
22
Aug
2023
Posted in Technology Information Knowledge Science

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…

AI and new standards promise to make scientific data more useful by making it reusable and accessible
21
Aug
2023
Posted in Information Computers Knowledge Science AI (Artificial Intelligence) Technology

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….

NASA’s Psyche mission to a metal world may reveal the mysteries of Earth’s interior
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Aug
2023
Posted in Space Exploration Space Race Humans in Space Space Travel

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…

Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? A nutritionist explains the science behind ‘functional’ foods
12
Aug
2023
Posted in Science Good Read Food Healthy Life

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…

Why does your hair curl in the summer? A chemist explains the science behind hair structure
12
Aug
2023
Posted in Science Good Read Knowledge Information Healthy Tips

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?…

Unraveling the Enigma of UFOs – Are We Alone in the Cosmos?
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Jul
2023
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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…

Why we know so little about the Earth’s ocean
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Mar
2023
Posted in Information Planet Earth Knowledge Good Read

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…

Does this cause cancer? How scientists determine whether a chemical is carcinogenic – sometimes with controversial result
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Jan
2023
Posted in Health Discussion Point Knowledge Science

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…

What causes stuttering?
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Jan
2023
Posted in Information Knowledge Question Science Health

What causes stuttering?

The majority of children who stutter will spontaneously recover from it without intervention, but some 20% of…

Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?
27
Dec
2022
Posted in Kids Astronomy Science Question

Why is astronomy a science but astrology is not?

Your zodiac sign – like Sagittarius, the archer – might be in the stars, but your future…

Does the Past Still Exist?
11
Dec
2022
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Does the Past Still Exist?

Does the Past Still Exist? Albert Einstein taught us that space and time belong together to a…