Poor Sleep Habits? For Older Adults, That Could Double Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
A new study suggests that irregular sleep patterns may pose serious threats to heart health. ...read more
Month: March 2020
What’s the Difference Between Dark Matter and Dark Energy?
Our universe is dominated by mysterious and invisible forms of matter and energy that have yet to be fully (or adequately) understood. ...read more
Scientists Found a Caterpillar That Eats Plastic. Could It Help Solve our Plastic Crisis?
There are now more than 50 known species of ‘plastivores,’ or plastic-eating organisms. One of these, the greater wax moth, is offering scientists hope in the fight against plastic pollution. ...read more
Does the Universe go on Forever?
Is outer space finite or infinite? Explore this age-old question. ...read more
Long After the Flames Go Out, Wildfire Smoke Lingers — Even if We Can’t See It
When wildfire smoke dissipates, we tend to forget all about it. But smoke stays in the air for long after, influencing the world around us in unseen ways. ...read more
A Mesmerizing View of Earth From Space
An animation of satellite imagery shows the ebb and flow of weather systems over nearly an entire month — including one of the most damaging storms on record in the Southern Hemisphere. ...read more
Tracking Whales by Satellite to Help Them Avoid Potentially Deadly Entanglements
Whales attracted to commercial fishing operations and other human activities can wind up in real trouble. A young Norwegian researcher is trying to help. ...read more